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Lupinus, Lupin, Lupine 'The Governor'

Lupinus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Dark Blue

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Zone6aPA

Central, PA (Zone 6a) | April 2009 | positive

I'm very fond of these, they first bloom in late spring/early summer when the roses haven't quite started and the bulbs are finished, and...Read More

Shirley1md

Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | April 2006 | positive

These seeds were wintersown. Lupines have long tap roots. Therefore, planting out in the garden was done in early Spring.

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