Gray's Lupine
Lupinus grayi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, NV, OR
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lupinus grayi is a compact native lupine that forms neat clumps of silvery-green palmate leaves. It produces tall spikes of purple-blue pea flowers from May through July, creating an attractive mid-border display.
In an HOA neighborhood
Gray's Lupine is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Seed pods may look untidy if not deadheaded
Wildlife value
Host plant for silver blue butterfly.
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the long blooming season. As a member of the pea family, it also fixes nitrogen in the soil.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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