Lupinus bicolor | Lupine | Various
Lupinus bicolor belongs to the plant family LEGUMINOS and Genus Lupinus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Lupinus bicolor does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Lupinus bicolor so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Lupinus bicolor lupine attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Lupinus bicolor is a host plant for the orange sulphur butterfly.
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.