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Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus

Also Known As

  • Lupinus densiflorus var. aureus
  • Golden Lupine
  • Yellow Lupine

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus plant details

Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I love Lupinus densiflorus! It grows perfectly in the Bay Area - no mildew, drought tolerant, perfect form, beautiful leaves, very upright 10” yellow spikes. And it makes a very pretty cut flower that lasts for 3 days. Hey - what else could you want? Reseeding? It does that, too! So there! 1-1.5’ tall & wide. Poor soil is fine.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus plant

How to Grow Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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