Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
Lupinus
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Blau Marguerite
lupine
In French
Bleu Marguerite
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Margarita azul
planta de lupino
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
tremoço planta
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
łubin roślin
In Latin
Margareta blue
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Lupine
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Marguerite and Lupine Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Lupine are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Lupine
Care of Blue Marguerite and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.