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Russell Lupine Seeds
"Spikes chock full of vividly colored flowers"Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Perennial
Plant Height: 36 in. - 40 in.
Summary
Russell lupine is the most commonly known and widely cultivated lupine. Plants grow up to 40 inches tall and produce very striking, upright spikes of pea-like flowers. Vividly colored flowers come in shades of blue, pink, red, yellow, and white in both solids and bi-colors. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Colorful flowers can be cut and brought inside for summer arrangements. Magnificent at the back of the border.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring, Fall
- Plant Type: Tall Wildflower with Abundant Stacks of Multicolored Blossoms
- Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden
- Color: Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, White
- Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
- Days to Maturity: 95 Days
- Plant Height: 36-40 inches
- Plant Spacing: 12-14 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9