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ANX-FLOWER-0000043
Garden Lupin
Lupinus polyphyllus
Garden Lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus), a strong upright herbaceous perennial of the Fabaceae family, bears tall spikes of pea-like flowers in blue, purple, or reddish tones above palmate leaves.
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- Fabaceae
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Bloom color
- Blue, purple, or reddish (wide cultivar color range)
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Mature height
- 100-150 cm cm
- Sun requirements
- Full sun to partial shade
- Fragrance
- Not noted for fragrance
- Native region
- Western North America
Growing
Growing Conditions
- Water requirements
- Moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging.
- Climate requirements
- Fully hardy (RHS H6), tolerating winter temperatures down to -20 degrees C.
- Soil types
- Clay, loam, or sandy soil; acid to neutral pH.
- Propagation method
- Seed, basal stem cuttings
Ecology
Pollinators & Toxicity
- Pollinator value
- Attracts bees to its pea-like flower spikes.
- Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten and toxic to pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, and tortoises; gloves recommended when handling.
Use
Uses & Economic Importance
- Uses
- Herbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers
- Economic importance
- Widely sold as an ornamental perennial, though it has also become a costly invasive species displacing native flora in parts of Northern Europe and New Zealand.
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