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Lupinus, Dwarf Lupine 'Popsicle Mix'

Lupinuspolyphyllus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)

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Species

polyphyllus (pol-ee-FIL-us)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Red

Pale Yellow

Dark Blue

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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LadyJane_M

Bellevue, WA | June 2009 | positive

Lupinus require neutral to acidic soils. Chlorosis & disease problems can result from higher pH or poorly drained soils. Although they li...Read More

bmadsen

Waltham, MA | June 2008 | neutral

I've tried planting Popsicle Lupine twice. Each time I've planted six plants, but of those twelve plants, only four have survived and are...Read More

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