Lupinus nanus
Orean Blue Lupin, Sky Lupine, Dwarf Blue Lupine, Dwarf Lupin
Description
An ornamental perennial herb with an erect habitus, appreciated for its elongated spike-like inflorescences that rise above the foliage giving decorative importance and power both in flowerbeds and in tubs or planters from late spring to early autumn. Easy to grow, it is moderately hardy and prefers full sun to half shade in light soil free of waterlogging.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Magnoliophyta
- Class
- Angiospermae
- Order
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Lupinus
- Species
- Lupinus nanus
Synonyms (3)
- Lupinus apricus
- Lupinus blaisdellii
- Lupinus vallicola
