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

field guide

light

full sun

moisture

moderate

soil

acid to neutral, breaks compaction

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grower's notes

members

propagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for perennial lupin — the members' view.

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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.

herbaceous
perennial lupin — the anchor
canopy
apple
herbaceous
phacelia