Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
Lupinus
Common Name
Sassafras
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Sassafras
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Sassafras
lupine
In French
Sassafras
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Sasafrás
planta de lupino
In Greek
σασάφρα
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
sassafrás
tremoço planta
In Polish
Sassafras
łubin roślin
In Latin
Sassafras
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Lupine
Season and care of Sassafras and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Sassafras and Lupine Physical Information
Sassafras and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Lupine are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sassafras and Lupine
Care of Sassafras and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Sassafras 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.
