Russell Lupine Seed Pack

Russell Lupine is an open-pollinated perennial (Lupinus polyphyllus) that sends up tall spires of bloom in a mix of purple, pink, yellow, and white. This carefully selected color strain is hardy and striking when planted in mass, and its flowers draw hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting deer.

At a glance

• Variety: Russell Mix, Lupinus polyphyllus
• Type: Open-pollinated perennial
• USDA zone: 3 to 9
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Days to germinate: 15 to 20 days
• Height at maturity: 3 to 4 feet
• Approx. seeds per pack: 139 (covers about 10 sq ft)

Best for

• Mass plantings and cottage-garden borders
• Pollinator gardens that attract hummingbirds and butterflies
• Deer-resistant flower beds
• Adding vertical height and color spring through summer
• Naturalizing in well-drained, slightly acidic soil

How to grow

Sow in fall, planting seeds 1/8 inch deep in full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Broadcast about 125 seeds per square foot for a full stand. Seeds germinate in 15 to 20 days; give plants moderate water as they establish, and enjoy blooms from spring into summer.

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