Violet-Purple Lupines are one of the most beautiful and familiar of our California wildflowers, lighting up roadsides and freeway drives in the Spring. But few people know about Silver Bush Lupine, a California native shrub that reaches about 3-5 feet high and wide and looks AMAZING in the spring when in full-flower. The rest of the year, this hard-to-find Lupine is beautiful in a subtle way, with those silvery leaves that mix together well with so many other native plants and a 'woody' look that gets better with age. In fact, old specimens of this plant look more like 5 foot tall Lupine trees than shrubs and are truly beautiful. Most native Lupines need little or no water, good drainage and full sun. If you can provide these, Silver Bush Lupine is fast, beautiful and easy! The sometimes fragrant purple-violet flowers are excellent for attracting local butterflies. Ask to see a picutre of this stunning plant in flower.