Species Lupinus latifolius | Known

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Names

Common Names: Broadleaf Lupine, Bigleaf Lupine, Bluebonnet, Canyon Lupine

Growth

Height: 12-48 inches
Spread: 1-4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color: Purple to blue to white
Foliage Color: Gray-green
Fall Foliage Color: Not specified in sources.

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5a-9b
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally Full Sun, tolerates Partial Shade and Full Shade.
Soil Type: Well-drained soil, preferably sandy or loamy, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6–7).
Soil Drainage: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6-7, Slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Lindl. ex J.Agardh
Publication: Syn. Lupini : 18 (1835)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Papilionoideae
Genus: Lupinus

Inferior Taxa

Lupinus latifolius subsp. leucanthus Lupinus latifolius subsp. parishii Lupinus latifolius subsp. wigginsii Lupinus latifolius subsp. dudleyi Lupinus latifolius subsp. longipes Lupinus latifolius subsp. viridifolius Lupinus latifolius subsp. latifolius Lupinus latifolius var. barbatus

Synonyms

Lupinus rivularis var. latifolius Lupinus perennis subsp. latifolius Lupinus perennis subsp. latifolius Lupinus latifolius var. latifolius

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024