Lupinus polyphyllus
RUSSELL LUPIN
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: North America

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Lupinus polyphyllus
RUSSELL LUPIN
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue, mauve, purple, pink, white, cream or combinations

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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