Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus albifrons) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 942 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Silver Bush Lupine: observations by month (U.S.)
About Silver Bush Lupine
Lupinus albifrons, silver lupine, white-leaf bush lupine, or evergreen lupine, is a species of lupine (lupin). It is native to California and Oregon, where it grows along the coast and in dry and open meadows, prairies and forest clearings. It is a member of several plant communities, including coastal sage scrub, chaparral, northern coastal scrub, foothill woodland, and yellow pine forest.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Silver Bush Lupine by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 942 | March | Feb–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Silver Bush Lupine?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to May.
Where is Silver Bush Lupine most often seen?
The most observations come from California.