Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
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Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Mimulus
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lupinus
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Monkey Flower
In German
lupine
Monkey Flower
In French
usine de lupin
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Monkey Flower
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Monkey Flower
In Polish
łubin roślin
Monkey Flower
In Latin
Plinio herba
Monkey Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lupine and Monkey-flower
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Monkey-flower? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Monkey-flower. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Monkey-flower doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Monkey-flower has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lupine and Monkey-flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Lupine and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Monkey-flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Lupine and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Lupine and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Lupine and Monkey-flower
Care of Lupine and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Monkey-flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.