Silky Lupine

Honeybees visit silky lupine primarily for its high-quality pollen, with lesser amounts of nectar available during the bloom period. Peak flowering occurs in early to mid-summer in temperate climates, providing a reliable forage source for several weeks. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy or loamy soils, and young plants are highly toxic to grazing animals, requiring caution in mixed-use landscapes.