Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
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Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Lupinus
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
वृक संयंत्र
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
lupine
In French
mandrake américain
usine de lupin
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
planta de lupino
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
tremoço planta
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
łubin roślin
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mayapple and Lupine
Season and care of Mayapple and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Mayapple and Lupine Physical Information
Mayapple and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Lupine are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mayapple and Lupine
Care of Mayapple and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.