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Russell Lupine Seeds

Lupinus polyphyllus

5.00 (2 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Russell Lupine 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 well, provide water occasionally in very dry weather. 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 Polyphyllus seed from the pods and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep in mind that these Russell Lupine seeds are highly poisonous.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Streamside Lupine, Bigleaf Lupine, Garden Lupine, Large-leaved Lupine, Washington Lupine, altramuz perenne

Latin Name: Lupinus polyphyllus

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

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: 24 Inches

Color: Mixed, Pink, Red, Yellow, Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Deer Resistant

Russell Lupine Seeds 5.0
Review By CopperMirrors

5 stars for now...

I am planting these this long holiday weekend, so I'll know more in a few weeks. I love this site, love the buying experience and the quick shipping. My new place for wildflower seeds!

Russell Lupine Seeds 5.0
Review By James Corson

Lupine seeds

We've had great luck with your lupine seeds in our restoration project.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,100 Seeds) $8.20 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $18.00 $16.97 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $51.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $229.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $408.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $969.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,836.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Brilliant and bold in a rainbow of colors; this Lupine variety will provide colorful blooms all season. This flower is not a native Lupine and grows so quickly and easily that it can almost be invasive with the right growing conditions.
George Russell, a self-taught horticulturalist from Great Britain, produced this lovely plant in the early 1920's after nearly two decades of cross-breeding and experimentation. On being honored by the Royal Horticultural Society for his achievement, Mr. Russell stated that all the really crucial work had been done by the humble little bees in his garden. 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.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Russell Lupine 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 well, provide water occasionally in very dry weather. 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 Polyphyllus seed from the pods and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep in mind that these Russell Lupine seeds are highly poisonous.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Streamside Lupine, Bigleaf Lupine, Garden Lupine, Large-leaved Lupine, Washington Lupine, altramuz perenne

Latin Name: Lupinus polyphyllus

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

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: 24 Inches

Color: Mixed, Pink, Red, Yellow, Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By CopperMirrors

5 stars for now...

I am planting these this long holiday weekend, so I'll know more in a few weeks. I love this site, love the buying experience and the quick shipping. My new place for wildflower seeds!

5.0

Review By James Corson

Lupine seeds

We've had great luck with your lupine seeds in our restoration project.