Pearl lupin (Lupinus mutabilis) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: pearl lupin, tarhui or tarwi.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: pearl lupin, tarhui, tarwi
Scientific name: Lupinus mutabilis
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Pearl lupin (Lupinus mutabilis) – JoergLoeser1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Pearl lupin (Lupinus mutabilis) – Michael Hermann, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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