Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.8: 309 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169189
Common Names
- Pringle's Lupine
- Pringlei Lupine
- Pringlei Blue Lupine
Synonyms
- Lupinus aschenbornii pringlei (Rose) C.P.Sm. in Sm. [valid]
Description
Lupinus pringlei (also called Pringle's Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas, and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus pringlei has bright blue flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus pringlei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Good percentage.
Where to Find Lupinus pringlei
Lupinus pringlei is native to the Sierra Madre Occidental region of Mexico.
Lupinus pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus pringlei?
Lupinus pringlei
What is the common name of Lupinus pringlei?
Pringle's Lupine
What is the natural range of Lupinus pringlei?
North America
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