- You will get 60 Seeds of Russell Lupine Mix Wildflower Flower Seeds.
- Sunlight: Full Sun.
- Life Cycle: Annual.
- Watering: Medium.
- Award Winning Russell Lupine Seeds - Lupinus polyphyllus.
- The Russell Lupine Mix grows beautiful, colorful tall flower spikes that bloom in a variety of pink, purple, white and yellow hues. Very easy to grow and will quickly become one of the favorites in your wildflower meadow or garden.
- Category:
- Biennials.
- Perennials.
- Height:
- 18-48 in. (90-120 cm).
- Spacing:
- 15-18 in. (38-45 cm).
- 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
- Hardiness:
- USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) through USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F).
- Sun Exposure:
- Full Sun.
- Sun to Partial Shade.
- Danger:
- Seed is poisonous if ingested.
- Bloom Color: Pink, Rose/Mauve, Pale Yellow, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Dark Blue, Blue-Violet, Violet/Lavender, Purple, Dark Purple/Black, White/Near White.
- Bloom Time:
- Mid Spring.
- Late Spring/Early Summer.
- Other details:
- This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.
- Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.
- Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.
- Propagation Methods:
- From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall.
- From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse.
- From seed; stratify if sowing indoors.
- From seed; sow indoors before last frost.
- Scarify seed before sowing.
- Germination: To soften the hard coating on these seeds, scarify gently with sandpaper or soak them in 180 degrees F water for 8-12 hours. Start in early spring, planting 1/2” deep. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.