Lupine Russell Seeds For Planting (Lupinus polyphyllus)
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$3.99
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basic information
Lupine Russels Blend (Lupinus polyphyllus) adds vibrant color and vertical interest to gardens with its tall spikes of pea-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, yellow, blue, and white. These hardy perennials attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity. Their lush foliage and striking blooms make them ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or as a focal point in naturalistic designs. Lupines also enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, benefiting nearby plants.
Seed Count
250 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Stratify the seeds by placing them in a moist towel in the fridge for 4 weeks. This will help break dormancy in the seed. After following this practice, scarify or nick the seed with sandpaper to break down its hard outer shell. Sow indoors in biodegradable CowPots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow when temperatures reach at least 65°F. Water heavily on hot days or the plants can wilt quickly. Lupines can replenish nitrogen in the soil.
SEED PREP
Stratify / scarify seeds
SOWING DEPTH
1/4” under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Well drained loamy or sandy.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water heavily
GERMINATION
7 to 14 days
PLANT HEIGHT
12” to 36”
PLANT WIDTH
12" to 36”
PLANT SPACING
12" to 18"
CUT FLOWER
Yes
FLOWER SIZE
8” to 12” spikes of 1” flowers
SEASON
Perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lupinus polyphyllus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Somewhat difficult to get started.
FLOWER COLOR
Mixed
