Arroyo Lupine Seeds
Lupinus succulentus
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Lupinus Succulentus seeds, rub them lightly with sandpaper or soak them in 180 degrees F water overnight before sowing. Sow them in early spring, planting 1/2" deep. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: These seedlings grow very slowly and are rather fragile. Water them occasionally and protect from freezing temperatures. Though mature plants tolerate drought conditions and thrive in many types of soil, they tend to prefer moist clay. This plant can be poisonous to livestock if present in excessive amounts. These plants resent having their roots disturbed.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: As the seed pods develop, watch them carefully. As soon as they ripen fully they will split and drop their seed. When the pods begin to turn brown, remove them and spread them out to dry. Remove the Lupinus Succulentus seed from the pods and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep in mind that these arroyo lupine seeds are highly poisonous.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Hollowleaf Annual Lupine, Succulent Lupine, Annual Lupine
Latin Name: Lupinus succulentus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 1,100
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Deer Resistant
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Lupinus Succulentus seeds, rub them lightly with sandpaper or soak them in 180 degrees F water overnight before sowing. Sow them in early spring, planting 1/2" deep. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: These seedlings grow very slowly and are rather fragile. Water them occasionally and protect from freezing temperatures. Though mature plants tolerate drought conditions and thrive in many types of soil, they tend to prefer moist clay. This plant can be poisonous to livestock if present in excessive amounts. These plants resent having their roots disturbed.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: As the seed pods develop, watch them carefully. As soon as they ripen fully they will split and drop their seed. When the pods begin to turn brown, remove them and spread them out to dry. Remove the Lupinus Succulentus seed from the pods and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep in mind that these arroyo lupine seeds are highly poisonous.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Hollowleaf Annual Lupine, Succulent Lupine, Annual Lupine
Latin Name: Lupinus succulentus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 1,100
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Deer Resistant