Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, 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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Lupinus
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
red willow
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
silky dogwood
In German
lupine
silky dogwood
In French
usine de lupin
silky dogwood
In Spanish
planta de lupino
silky dogwood
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
silky dogwood
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
silky dogwood
In Polish
łubin roślin
silky dogwood
In Latin
Plinio herba
silky dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lupine and Silky Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Silky Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Silky Dogwood. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Silky Dogwood
Season and care of Lupine and Silky Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Silky Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Silky Dogwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lupine and Silky Dogwood Physical Information
Lupine and Silky Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Silky Dogwood are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
- Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lupine and Silky Dogwood
Care of Lupine and Silky Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.