Lupinus perrenis
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
8A 8B 9A
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Sundial Lupine
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 2.5 ft | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Purple, lavender | |
| Phenology: | Winter dormant, blooms in spring | |
| Habitats: | Open, sandy woods. Adapted to fire. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Wildflower garden, formal garden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Somewhat long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
- Larval host for several butterflies.
- Attracts bees including bumblebees.