Lupinus varicaulis
Lupinus varicaulis
- Native to:
- Colombia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lupinus
- Species:
- Lupinus varicaulis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- 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
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarify seed coat (e.g., with sandpaper or hot water) before cold stratification to improve germination.
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