Russell Lupine Seed Mix
SKU: AM015973
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Overview
• Create a spectacular display of vibrantly colored blooms with our Russell Lupine Seed Mix
• Towering flower spikes attract bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Hybridized for bright, multi-colored blooms from the western native Lupinus polyphyllus
• Deep rooted and excellent for erosion control
• 100% pure, non-GMO and neonicotinoid free
key features
Botanical Name
Lupinus polyphyllus
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings, Soil Enhancing
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
12-36" tall
Seed Coverage
1/4 lb covers 272 sq ft.
1 lb covers 1,090 sq ft.
5 lbs covers 5,450 sq ft.
10 lbs covers 10,900 sq ft.
1 lb covers 1,090 sq ft.
5 lbs covers 5,450 sq ft.
10 lbs covers 10,900 sq ft.
Bloom Time
Spring to summer
SKU
AM015973
Description
Russell Lupines are the award-winning hybrids from the labors of a British horticulturist, George Russell. He worked with breeding Lupinus polyphyllus for over two decades. When he displayed his spectacularly colorful results in 1937, all kinds of acclaim and awards were showered on them. He had modified the usually-blue wildflower into a multicolored group of solid color and bi-color blooms. Ever since, the Russell hybrid Lupines have been the basic group from which many new hybrids are created.
The native species, Lupinus polyphyllus, also called Bigleaf Lupine, is native to western North America, from British Columbia and Alberta, south to California and east to Montana, Idaho, and Nevada. They can be found along streams and creeks, in meadows, forests openings, and coastal areas. They prefer cooler climates and moist soil but will tolerate full sun and occasional dry soil. They are deep rooted and can be used for erosion control.
Lupinus polyphyllus and Russel hybrid Lupines may be problematic in Eastern North America; if not properly managed, they may grow aggressively in some regions or habitats, displace desirable vegetation, and hybridize with the Eastern-and-Midwestern-US native L. perennis. Please consult with your local NRCS Field Office, Cooperative Extension Service office, state natural resource, or state agriculture department regarding its status and use.
Why We Love Lupines
- Thanks to their stunning flower spikes, Lupines have been cherished for centuries, adding a vibrant touch to formal gardens, cottage gardens, naturalistic gardens, and wildflower meadows alike.
- As a plant in the legume family, Lupines are nitrogen fixers, making the nutrient more available to surrounding plants.
- Lupines grow well alongside grasses and other wildflowers, creating a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures.
- In gardens, they make excellent companions to plants like Irises, Daisies, Peonies, and Coneflowers, which complement their striking blooms and lush foliage.
- There are numerous Lupine species with native ranges across the United States, each bringing its own charm to meadows and landscapes.
