Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Korea
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Lupinus
Common Name
Carissa holly
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
वृक संयंत्र
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
lupine
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
planta de lupino
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
tremoço planta
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
łubin roślin
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Plinio herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Fabales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Lupine
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Carissa Holly and Lupine Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Lupine are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Lupine
Care of Carissa Holly and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Carissa Holly 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.