Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Madagascar
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Lupinus
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Periwinkle
In German
lupine
Immergrün
In French
usine de lupin
Pervenche
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Bígaro
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Mirta
In Polish
łubin roślin
Barwinek
In Latin
Plinio herba
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Lupinus
Catharanthus
Properties of Lupine and Periwinkle
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Periwinkle. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Periwinkle
Season and care of Lupine and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Periwinkle season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lupine and Periwinkle Physical Information
Lupine and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Periwinkle are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lupine and Periwinkle
Care of Lupine and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.