Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
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Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
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, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lupinus
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
pinkroot
In German
lupine
Spigelia
In French
usine de lupin
Spigelia
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Spigelia
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Spigelia
In Polish
łubin roślin
Spigelia
In Latin
Plinio herba
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lupine and Pinkroot
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Pinkroot. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Pinkroot
Season and care of Lupine and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Pinkroot season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lupine and Pinkroot Physical Information
Lupine and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Pinkroot are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Lupine and Pinkroot
Care of Lupine and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.