Description
Wild Lupines are a beautiful addition to any prairie garden or wildlife space.
This nitrogen fixer also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is a host plant for the Karner Blue Butterfly and the Frosted Elfin Butterfly. It is also considered of special value to native bees as forage, including mason bees.
BENEFITS OF WILD LUPINE
- Nitrogen fixer
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Forage for native bees
- Tolerates poor and acidic soils
- Low watering requirement
- Propagates from seed or rhizomes
- Native plant in North America
TIPS FOR GERMINATION
For best germination, nick Wild Lupine seeds gently and soak overnight before planting. Start in large cell trays, at a depth of ½ inch. Water well and keep dark until seeds germinate. Seeds germinate best at temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once true leaves appear, thin to one plant per cell and begin hardening off. Wild Lupine should be transplanted into the garden as soon as it’s ready, as it has a long taproot and needs to dig deep to thrive. Roots are fragile, so transplant them early and carefully.
For more information, please visit our comprehensive sowing and growing instructions for Wild Lupines here.
PLANT SPECIFICS
- Life span: Perennial in zones 4-8
- Color scheme: Blue, violet, pink, white
- Height: 30 to 36”
- Time to Germination: 14-21 days
- Time to maturity: 365 days (this perennial usually doesn’t bloom until the second year)
CAUTION: All parts of this plant are toxic to people and animals, so it should be planted with care.
TERMS OF SALE
You will receive a minimum of 1 gram of seed, approximately 42 to 50 seeds, shipped free Florida via USPS Ground Advantage, as well as detailed instructions for planting and care.
Shipping Cost is Flat Rate and covers all seeds purchased in a single transaction from Southern Garden, with no additional charges no matter how many you order.
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