Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Western United States
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Lupinus
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
lupine
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
usine de lupin
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
łubin roślin
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Plinio herba
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Lupine and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Lupine and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Colorado Spruce season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Lupine and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Lupine and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Lupine and Colorado Spruce
Care of Lupine and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.