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Lupinus polyphyllus
Large-Leaf Lupin
Fabaceae
Height
80 - 90 cm
Flower colour
blue, purple or pink
Flowering time
late June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
poor, well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
western N-America
Lupinus is a genus in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is a large genus of around 300 species native to N- and S-America. Smaller distribution areas are found around the Mediterranean. They are nitrogen fixing and some can grow in poor, dry soil.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown January - March.
Seed coat sanded and soaked in warm water for 24 h before being sown. Seed just covered and stored at 15-20°C (60-68°F) until germination.
Needs a sunny spot and well drained soil. Hardy.
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