Lupinus compactiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Care

Lupinus compactiflorus (also called Compact Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Lupinus compactiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its seeds are also used to make a flour-like substance.

Lupinus compactiflorus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

Lupinus compactiflorus is a species of lupine native to the western United States. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with a deep taproot. The leaves are palmately compound with 5–9 leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long. The flowers are white, 1.5–2 cm long, produced in a dense spike 1–3 cm long. Cultivation and propagation of Lupinus compactiflorus is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly, and they should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Deadheading the flowers will help to keep the plant blooming longer. Lupinus compactiflorus is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and poor soils.

Lupinus compactiflorus is found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

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