Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Europe, Asia
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Lupinus
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Mizuna
In French
usine de lupin
Mizuna
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Mizuna
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Mizuna
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Mizuna
In Polish
łubin roślin
Mizuna
In Latin
Plinio herba
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lupine and Mizuna
Season and care of Lupine and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Mizuna season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Lupine and Mizuna Physical Information
Lupine and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Mizuna are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lupine and Mizuna
Care of Lupine and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.