Lupine, Perennial (pack)

Perennial Lupine (Lupinus perennis) is an open-pollinated perennial with blue-purple flowers that bloom in summer and return each year. A member of the pea family, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen into the soil. Deer resistant and pollinator-friendly, this seed pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lupinus perennis
• Type: Open-pollinated perennial
• Days to germinate: 15 to 20 days
• Sun: Partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Height at maturity: 2 to 3 feet
• USDA zones: 3 to 9
• Seeds per pack: about 142 (covers roughly 10 sq ft broadcast)

Best for

• Perennial borders and cottage gardens
• Pollinator gardens that draw hummingbirds and butterflies
• Deer-resistant plantings
• Nitrogen-fixing soil improvement
• Self-sowing, naturalized color

How to grow

Plant 1/8 inch deep in fall in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, in sun or part shade with cool nights. Seeds germinate in 15 to 20 days. Native to the Eastern US, plants form dense flower spikes reaching 2 to 3 feet, blooming spring into summer, returning each year, and self-sowing.

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