Lupinus polyphyllus
Lupine Seeds - Russell Lupine
Perhaps the most commonly known and widely cultivated Lupine species, known for growing tall, lush spikes chock full of vividly colored flowers!
Also known commonly as Garden Lupine, Lupinus polyphyllus is an early season perennial that may take a year after planting to offer it's stunning blooms, but will reward a gardener's patience with abundant, colorful blooms!
*Seed scarification advised for lupine seeds (Nicking or scaring seeds with hard seed coatings before planting helps the seeds absorb water. After scarification soak seeds in water overnight before planting. This will jump-start germination and get your garden growing faster.)
FAST FACTS
Name: Russell Lupine Seeds
Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus
Life Cycle: Perennial
Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season: Spring, Fall
Plant Type: Tall wildflower with abundant stacks of multicolored blossoms
Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden
Color: Pink, Red, Purple, Yellow, White
Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Plant Height: up to 40 inches
Plant Spacing: 12-14 inches
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
Ships: Year Round