Minarette Dwarf Lupine
Lupinus polyphyllus 'Minarette'
SKU
02961
Excellent lupine for small gardens. Minarette has a dramatic effect when planted in bold drifts with its wide range of clean colors including blues, reds, yellows, pinks and white. Excellent cut flower, lasting from one to two weeks in water.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | loo-PY-nus pol-ee-FIL-us |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 1½ feet tall and wide |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Columbine (Aquilegia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Cut back hard and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Trim spent flowers to encourage re-bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant