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Lupins are notoriously susceptible to slugs and snails, which never go further than they have to from their retreat. My guess would be that somewhere near the lupin that is being eaten a snail lurks beneath a flowerpot or a brick.

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Similarly one may ask, what is eating my lupines?

Worms eating inside the stem are stalk borers. They feed on the tissue that carries water and nutrients between the roots and leaves. This indicates a root or stem rot. Remove infected plants and wait several seasons before replanting lupines in this area.

Also, how do you stop slugs from eating lupins? Mix one tablespoon with 5 litres of water. Pour the liquid into a spray bottle, and spray the leaves of your lupins in the evening (when the weather is dry). The slugs and snails will not like the garlic, and so will leave them alone.

Also to know, do animals eat lupines?

ANIMAL USES Although other lupines have been known to kill animals that eat the plant, this lupine is considered a good food source for cattle. Chipmunks have been known to eat the seed, and squirrels will eat the leaves and flowers.

Do deer like to eat lupines?

Lupines Are Deer-Resistant If you cut back slightly on watering, the lupine will be even more protected because the deer will wander away looking for more juicy plants. Silver lupine does best in USDA zones 6 through 10.

Related Question Answers

Should I deadhead lupins?

Lupines generally bloom from late spring into early to midsummer, depending on the variety. When most of the flowers on a spike have faded and before they've dried and set seed, deadhead by cutting the spike off with a sharp knife or garden shears.

Do slugs eat begonias?

Slugs and snails do not miss a chance to feed on the leaves of a begonia plant. These pests feed on begonias at night, leaving you to find the damage the next morning. If you want to make sure slugs or snails are indeed the cause, grab a flashlight and check after dark.
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