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herbaceous layer
perennial lupin
lupinus polyphyllus
rhizobium nodules above, a compaction-cracking taproot below, bumblebee towers in june. fixes fertility exactly where you plant it.
functions
nitrogen fixerpollinator foragedynamic accumulator
light
full sun
moisture
moderate
soil
acid to neutral, breaks compaction
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for perennial lupin — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see perennial lupin on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around perennial lupin
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
works inside: chop & drop fertility loop · biodrilling compacted ground · three sisters planting