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Lupinus Species, Sky-Blue Lupine

Lupinusdiffusus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)

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Species

diffusus (dy-FEW-sus)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Succulent

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Inverness, FL (Zone 9b) | March 2007 | positive

Grows right through low 30's with bright-green foliage. Attracts buterflies and will become host to tens of caterpillars. I will definite...Read More

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