Lupinus grayi - Sierra Lupine
Lupinus grayi is common in the Sierra Nevada Range. The Sierra Lupine is noted for its low growth and abundant flowers. It is best to spread Lupinus grayi seed with the first significant rains in the Fall or prior to snow. Lupinus grayi grows in a high rainfall area where summer monsoon rains are common at elevations ranging from 2000-8000 feet. Lupinus grayi is an annual, it will bloom with pale purple flowers in the late Spring into Summer if supplimental water is provided if rain does not naturally occur. Lupinus grayi is a nectar source for the Orange Sulphur Butterfly and deserves a place in the butterfly garden.
Purple flowers of Lupinus grayi - Sierra Lupine. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Plant pages from the genus Lupinus featured on this site:
Lupinus albifrons * Silver Lupine
Lupinus arizonicus * Arizone Lupine
Lupinus bicolor * Miniature Lupine
Lupinus chamissonis * Dune Bush Lupine
Lupinus exubitus * Grape Soda Lupine
Lupinus grayi * Sierra Lupine
Lupinus hirsutissimus * Stinging Lupine
Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus * Chick Lupine
Lupinus stiversii * Harlequin Lupine
Lupinus succulentus * Succulent Lupine, Arroyo Lupine
Lupinus truncatus * Collared Annual Lupine