Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
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
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Lupinus
Common Name
Ironbark
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Ironbark
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Ironbark
lupine
In French
Ironbark
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Ironbark
planta de lupino
In Greek
Ironbark
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Ironbark
tremoço planta
In Polish
Ironbark
łubin roślin
In Latin
Ironbark
Plinio herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Ironbark and Lupine
Season and care of Ironbark and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Ironbark and Lupine Physical Information
Ironbark and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Lupine are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ironbark and Lupine
Care of Ironbark and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Ironbark 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.