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Lupinus, Dwarf Lupine, Sky Lupine 'Pixie Delight'

Lupinusnanus

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
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Species
nanus (NAN-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height

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Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Dark Blue
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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(Zone 8b) | November 2005 | positive

Lovely, dwarf lupin that thrives with just a little water. It will give numerous seedpods. Great colours. Grows better with moist soil.

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