Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Lupinus
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Sweetbay
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Laurus nobilis
In German
lupine
Echter Lorbeer
In French
usine de lupin
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Loureiro
In Polish
łubin roślin
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Plinio herba
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Lupine and Sweetbay
Season and care of Lupine and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Sweetbay season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Lupine and Sweetbay Physical Information
Lupine and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Sweetbay are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Lupine and Sweetbay
Care of Lupine and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.