Blue lupin
Details
Grows well in most locations where it improves soil with organic matter and nitrogen. Bees enjoy the flowers.
Practical Plants
Plants for a future
Practical Plants
Plants for a future
Common name
Blue lupin
Botanical name
Lupinus angustifolius
Family
Leguminosae
Height (m)
1
Forest layer
herbaceous
Nitrogen fixer
Propagation method
Sow direct
Flowers
Blue
Belongs to the following Article
Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,