Drew's Silky Lupine (Lupinus adsurgens) — care, benefits & growing guide for this Lupinus species. Find watering, sunlight, soil, and growing tips to keep Drew's Silky Lupine healthy, plus identification notes and plant profile details from ePlant AI.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Thrives in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. Needs at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Prefers evenly moist soil, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Water when top inch of soil is dry.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures, ideally between 15-21°C during the growing season. Can tolerate some heat if provided with adequate moisture.
Minimal
10% intensity
As a legume, it fixes nitrogen. Apply a light, balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring only if growth appears weak.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Drew's Silky Lupine prefers consistently moist soil, especially during its active growth phase. Water deeply when the top few centimeters of soil feel dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering in the fall as the plant enters dormancy.
Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage reblooming and prevent seed formation. Cut back the entire plant to the ground in late fall or early spring before new growth emerges.
This tidies the appearance and removes any overwintering pests or diseases.
Drew's Silky Lupine can be propagated by seed. Scarify the seeds or soak them in warm water overnight before sowing them in early spring or fall.
Alternatively, propagation can be done by division of established clumps in early spring, taking care not to damage the root system.
Lupines generally dislike being disturbed once established and are best left in their permanent location. If repotting is absolutely necessary, for example, for young plants started in containers, do so in early spring.
Handle the root ball gently to minimize transplant shock.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Drew's Silky Lupine (Lupinus adsurgens)
Where Drew's Silky Lupine (Lupinus adsurgens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lupinus |
| Species | Lupinus adsurgens |
Similar in genus Lupinus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
