Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
169817

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia8: 105 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169146

Common Names

  • Mollis Lupine
  • Soft Lupine
  • Mountain Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus leucopsis mollis (A.Heller) C.P.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Lupinus mollis (also called Soft Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus mollis is used as a source of forage for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a soil stabilizer for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus mollis is a light blue-violet color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a white stripe. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus mollis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require well-draining soil.

Where to Find Lupinus mollis

Lupinus mollis is native to the western United States and can be found in the western states of the US.

Lupinus mollis FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Lupinus mollis?

Lupinus mollis requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

What is the best way to propagate Lupinus mollis?

Lupinus mollis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

How often should Lupinus mollis be watered?

Lupinus mollis should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season and less often in the winter.

Species in the Lupinus genus

Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family