Lupinus perennis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Lupinus perennis
Also known as:
Sundial lupine, Wild lupine
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Seed, Seedpod
Seed, Seedpod
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Description
Cooked seeds are used as a protein-rich vegetable or savory dish, similar to cooked beans. They can also be roasted and ground into powder. The seed has a bitter taste due to toxic alkaloids that must first be thoroughly rinsed before cooking. Seed pods can also be cooked.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris repels pests that could harm Lupinus perennis, enhancing its health. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Prunus avium provides shade to Lupinus perennis, helping to preserve soil moisture. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia attracts pollinators, supporting Lupinus perennis’s reproduction. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana offers nitrogen-fixing capability, enriching soil nutrition for Lupinus perennis. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Ribes nigrum produces berries that attract birds, which help in pest control around Lupinus perennis. |