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Mountain Lupine Seeds

Lupinus alpestris

  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Lupinus Alpestris 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. Mature plants thrive even in drought conditions and are known for being very fire resistant. 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 Alpestris seed from the pods and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep in mind that these Mountain Lupine seeds are highly poisonous.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Great Basin Lupine

Latin Name: Lupinus alpestris

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert

Seeds per Ounce: 1,100

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Deer Resistant

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~25 Seeds) $3.96 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $9.60 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~1,100 Seeds) $26.00 Notify Me
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $104.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

IN-STOCK ORDERS SHIP WITHIN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. True to its name, this violet-blue gem may be discovered high up in the mountains. Amazingly, you can actually grow this mountain beauty right in your home garden! Drought resistant and long-lived.
The name Lupine comes from the Latin "lupus," meaning wolf. This refers to the folk belief that this plant took nutrients from the soil. Ironically, this plant actually improves the soil because of its nitrogen fixing abilities. As the name suggests, this native wildflower often grows at high altitudes.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Lupinus Alpestris 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. Mature plants thrive even in drought conditions and are known for being very fire resistant. 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 Alpestris seed from the pods and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep in mind that these Mountain Lupine seeds are highly poisonous.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Great Basin Lupine

Latin Name: Lupinus alpestris

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert

Seeds per Ounce: 1,100

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Deer Resistant