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Lupinus Species, Dove Lupine, Annual Bicolor Lupine, Miniature, Pigmy-leaved Lupine

Lupinusbicolor

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
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Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
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Synonym
Lupinus bicolor var. rostratus
Lupinus bicolor var. trifidus
Lupinus hirsutulus
Lupinus micranthus var. bicolor
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Malibu, California

Menifee, California

Santa Rosa, California

Stockton, California

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2QandLearn
Menifee, CA (Zone 9a) | October 2019 | positive

I've had a tiny Lupine volunteer here & there along the edges of our property for several years. (I guess it is this species, as I know o...Read More

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