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Lupinusvillosus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)

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Species

villosus (vil-OH-sus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Shrubs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Bronze

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

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

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Trenton, Florida

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