Lupinus altimontanus
NameLupinus altimontanus
Species NameLupinus altimontanus
Common NameHigh Mountain Lupine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, multiple stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typecompound palmate
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable as this is a wild herbaceous plant, not a bonsai.
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking purple-blue flower spikes, adapted to high-altitude, rocky environments. The plant is naturally occurring in its habitat.
Description
This specimen of Lupinus altimontanus displays vibrant purple-blue flowers in dense spikes, characteristic of high-altitude lupines. It is growing naturally in a rocky, mountainous environment with snow-capped peaks in the background, indicating its hardy nature. This is a wild herbaceous plant, not a cultivated bonsai.
