Lupinus Species, Chick Lupine, Dense-Flowered Lupine, Gully, Whitewhorl Lupine

Lupinusmicrocarpus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
Species
microcarpus (my-kro-KAR-pus)
Synonym
Lupinus densiflorus var. aureus
Lupinus densiflorus var. austrocollinus
Lupinus densiflorus var. glareosus
Lupinus densiflorus var. palustris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Dark Blue
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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