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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

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,100 Seeds) $9.15 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $20.03 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $63.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $283.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $504.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $1,197.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $2,268.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Though native to California, this lovely wildflower can be found throughout the American southwest. This annual grows quickly and is very easy to grow in the garden, no matter where you live.
This wildflower can be found growing throughout the American southwest; it is especially widespread in California, its native state. 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 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