Lupinus polyphyllus

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Strong, upright, deciduous perennial to 1.5m tall, producing a mound of large, long-stalked mid-green leaves divided into slender leaflets up to 12cm long. Large flower spikes to 40cm tall, of pea-like, blue, purple or reddish flowers are produced in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Lupinus polyphyllus (Lupinus polyphyllus)
Genus: Lupinus
Family: Fabaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Lupinus polyphyllus

Distribution map

Western Northern America

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Lupinus polyphyllus

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Lupinus polyphyllus care guide

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth

Fertilizing

Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early to mid-spring or by basal stem cuttings in mid to late spring

Growing

Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun or light shade. May need staking, see staking perennials. See lupin cultivation

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