Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
Lupinus
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
lupine
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
usine de lupin
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
planta de lupino
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
tremoço planta
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
łubin roślin
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Lupine
Season and care of Blue Mink and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Mink and Lupine Physical Information
Blue Mink and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink 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 Mink and Lupine are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Mink and Lupine
Care of Blue Mink and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Blue Mink 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.