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Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)
FlowerPerennialModerate

Wild Lupine

Lupinus perennis

Family: Fabaceae

Wild Lupine grows in full sun and prefers dry, sandy acidic soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Wild Lupine

Wild Lupine growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, sandy acidic soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Wild Lupine as 7-21 days after scarification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis) is listed in the Fabaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-0379
Family
Fabaceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Wild Lupine is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, sandy acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.

Hardiness zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Dry, sandy acidic soil
Soil pH
5.0-6.5
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days after scarification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
7-21 days after scarification
Seed depth
1/4 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.