Lupinus atacamicus
Lupinus atacamicus
- Native to:
- Chile
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lupinus
- Species:
- Lupinus atacamicus
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks under warm conditions.
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