Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Mimulus
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Larva
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Burns
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Diplacus aurantiacus
Lupinus
Common Name
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Monkey Flower
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Monkey Flower
lupine
In French
Monkey Flower
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Monkey Flower
planta de lupino
In Greek
Monkey Flower
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Monkey Flower
tremoço planta
In Polish
Monkey Flower
łubin roślin
In Latin
Monkey Flower
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Monkey-flower and Lupine
Season and care of Monkey-flower and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey-flower and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey-flower season is Summer and Lupine season is Summer. The type of soil for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Monkey-flower and Lupine Physical Information
Monkey-flower and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Monkey-flower and Lupine are as follows:
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Monkey-flower and Lupine
Care of Monkey-flower and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey-flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Monkey-flower 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.