Mexican lupine

Lupinus elegans

Lupinus

Fabaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Mexican lupine thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it benefits from minimal fertilization and prefers slightly acidic soil. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage repeat blooming and prevent aggressive self-seeding.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Flowers

blue

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 7

Temperature

-25° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Costa Rica

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico Central

Mexico Gulf

Mexico Northeast

Mexico Northwest

Mexico Southeast

Mexico Southwest

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Hummingbirds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 25, 2019 by Brett Bissell someguy (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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