Great Basin Lupine

Lupinus ×alpestris A. Nelson (pro sp.) - Pea family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 26 inches

Plant Type: Forb/herb

Root Depth: 14 inches

Growth Form: Single Crown

Growth Rate: Slow

Features

Flower Color: Purple

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Summer

Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: No

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: High

Flood Tolerance: None

Fire Tolerance: High

Salt Tolerance: Low

Ecosystem Interactions

Pollinators: Larval Host (Butterfly)

Larval Species depending on Great Basin Lupine: Plebejus icarioides