Lupine, Russell (1/4 lb)

Russell Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is an open-pollinated perennial mix carefully selected for a range of colors, with tall flower spikes in purple, pink, yellow, and white. Hardy and beautiful when planted in mass, it is deer resistant and draws pollinators. This 1/4 lb size covers approximately 1,000 sq ft if broadcast.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lupinus polyphyllus
• Type: Open-pollinated perennial (Russell Mix)
• Days to germinate: 15 to 20 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Height at maturity: 3 to 4 feet
• USDA zones: 3 to 9
• Seeding rate: 1/4 lb per 1,000 sq ft (about 5,557 seeds per pack)

Best for

• Mass plantings and perennial borders
• Cottage gardens and cut-flower beds
• Pollinator gardens that draw hummingbirds and butterflies
• Deer-resistant landscapes
• Nitrogen-fixing soil improvement

How to grow

Plant 1/8 inch deep in fall in slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun with moderate water. Seeds germinate in 15 to 20 days. Thin to 20 inches apart once plants reach about 1 inch tall. Native to the Western US, plants reach 3 to 4 feet, blooming spring into summer.

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