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
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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,