Lupinus varius L.

Scientific Name: Lupinus varius L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Lupinus L./ Lupinus varius L.

<i>Lupinus varius</i> L.
General Information
Usda SymbolLUVA4
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsLUVA4

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Lupinus varius L..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)21
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum180
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.6
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityModerate
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodFall, Winter and Spring
BloatLow
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorBlue
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationHigh
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Seed per Pound2501
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Lupinus varius</i> L.

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