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Wild lupine

Lupinus perennis
Edible value5Medicinal value1Other uses5
perennial0.8×0.5 mzone 4–9light shade

Will it grow where I live?

Wild lupine is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Fabaceae
Habit
perennial
Height
0.8 m
Spread
0.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
8 years
First yield
after 2 years
Hardiness
zone 4–9
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
4.5 – 6.5

Uses

Edible5 of 10
Medicinal1 of 10
Other uses5 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Wild lupine: how big does it get?

Wild lupine (Lupinus perennis) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.5 m. Growth is medium.

Wild lupine: what site does it need?

Wild lupine tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 4.5 and 6.5.

Wild lupine: is it hardy?

Wild lupine is listed as hardy in zone 4–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Wild lupine: will it grow in Central Europe?

Wild lupine is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.

Wild lupine: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Wild lupine. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Wild lupine: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 5/10.

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