Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
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
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Poisonous
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
Lupinus
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Meskalbohne
lupine
In French
Calia secundiflora
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
planta de lupino
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
tremoço planta
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
łubin roślin
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Lupine season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel 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.