Tarwi
Lupinus mutabilis
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Colombia, Peru
Juan Carlos Sáenz Rodríguez,Tracey Slotta @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database,Michael Hermann,Alkemade, J.A., Messmer, M.M., Voegele, R.T. et al.,John Lindley (en.wikipedia.org),D. Gordon E. Robertson,Awkiku,Awkiku,Awkiku,LBM1948,Abraham Jacobus Wendel (en.wikipedia.org),Ayco25
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lupinus
- Species:
- Lupinus mutabilis
- USDA Symbol:
- LUMU8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, white, yellow, pink
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
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
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Andean regions with variable soil types
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 7–14 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of seed coat recommended before sowing. Seeds benefit from brief cold stratification or soaking in water for 24 hours.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI