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Lupinus Westcountry™ 'Desert Sun' PP23073

Scientific Name: Lupinus 'Desert Sun'

Also Known As

  • Lupinus Westcountry 'Desert Sun'
  • Westcountry Desert Sun Lupin

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Lupinus Westcountry™ 'Desert Sun' PP23073 plant details

Lupinus Westcountry™ 'Desert Sun' PP23073 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus Westcountry™ 'Desert Sun' PP23073

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus Westcountry™ 'Desert Sun' PP23073

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lupinus 'Desert Sun' is a magnificent lupin with clear, bright yellow and creamy white flowers. The Westcountry lupines from England are the most beautiful in the world with incredible colours, including bicolours, tons of flowers, and great vigour. Lupins frequently go through a "dumb phase" after blooming. Plant them behind something that is one foot tall and cut back six inches after flowering to encourage new growth and rebloom.

Gardening facts about Lupinus Westcountry™ 'Desert Sun' PP23073 plant

How to Grow Lupinus Westcountry™ 'Desert Sun' PP23073

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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