Photo by: Ginny Stibolt, Ixia Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

sundial lupine

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Lupinus perrenis

Family:

Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

2.5 ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

purple, lavender

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

Winter dormant, blooms in spring

Noted For:

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Wildflower garden, formal garden

Considerations:

foliage and seeds have toxic properties, primarily due to the lupine alkaloids

Availability:

Propagation:

Seed, they may need to be stratified. Division of rhizomes.

Light:

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Somewhat long very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Caterpillars



  • Larval host for several butterflies.


  • Attracts bees including bumblebees. 


Native Habitats:

Open, sandy woods. Adapted to fire.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

It can be difficult to maintain habitat for this plant.  Keeping the competition down seems to be critical (mow, burn, etc.).



We know of no Florida nursery carrying this.