Russell Lupine Seed Mix

1/4 Pound

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$9.95

1 Pound

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$34.95

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Quick Overview

Russell Hybrid Lupines are the classics: Tall flower spikes in an endless variety of colors. Perennial.

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Details

SKU	LPRMG
Common Name	Russell Lupine
Botanical Name	Lupinus polyphyllus
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Perennial
Seeds Per Pound	22,800
Bloom Time	Spring to summer
Primary Flower Color	Mixed
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny
Estimated Mature Height	12-36 inches tall
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To	North America
Ships As	Seed
Ideal Growing Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Suggested Uses	Deer Resistant
Is It Storable?	Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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Description

Everybody loves lupines. And most lupine species are American wildflowers. From coast to coast they are loved...the famous Pacific coast lupines, the Texas Bluebonnet, and the widespread Wild Blue Lupine of the eastern US.

But when it comes to hybrids, there is really only one group--the world-famous Russell Lupines. They were created by crossing several lupine species, most notably blue L. polyphyllus, a native of the Pacific Northwest. By careful hybridization and years of work, a man named George Russell in England perfected the multicolored strains in 1937, and they've been the standards ever since.

Growing Lupines These prized plants are not hard to grow, and in fact, many of the wild species are permanent features in wildflower meadows. They love sandy, loose soil, since they must develop a deep tap root before blooming. In some soils, that takes less than a year; in others (like clay) it can take several seasons.

One of my favorite perennial author/experts, Alan Armitage, says, "Flowers more perfect than those of the lupine hybrids are difficult to imagine."

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4.0

I Love Russell!

By Nancy

from Central Wisconsin

About Me Casual Hobbyist, Wildflower lover

Pros

Long Bloom Time
Low Maintenance
Reliable Growth
Vivid Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Border Control
Cut Flowers
Large Areas

Comments about American Meadows Russell Lupine Seed Mix:

I bought the Russell lupine seeds when they were on sale - and have to admit that at the time my reason was that Russell is my husband's name. And he's lasted for 34 years so I hoped to have such good luck with the lupine! And am I ever - they are blooming right now in large numbers and absolutely gorgeous! And all I did was put them on the ground last summer and step on them. Mother Nature did the rest - thank you!

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