Lupine Seeds - Lupine Russell Mix
$3.25
Lupinus polyphyllus
Exquisite spires of red, blue, and pink, with attractive foliage. Sweetly scented flowers bloom early and attract bees and hummingbirds. Plants grow to three feet tall.
Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Lupine benefits from cold stratification. It will need full sun and less-fertile soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, lupine will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for flowers. Perennial.
- Planting Information
- Growing Information
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 1100 | n/a | n/a | 1-2 years |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 70°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Direct Seed | 1/2" | 4-6" | 30 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 18-24" | 15-20 | Perennial | 2-3 years |
Site Selection
Lupine is a perennial that prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide variety of soils, including nutrient poor soils.
Cultivation
For best results, nick the hard seed coat (scarification) before planting. Direct sow outdoors in spring once the danger of frost has passed. Seed can also be started indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost and transplanted outdoors after the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/2" deep and 3-4" apart. Seeds will sprout in 15-20 days. Thin seedlings so that mature plants are 18-24" apart.