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Russell Lupine Seed Mix
Lupinus polyphyllus
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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.
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Overall rating: 4.2105265 / 5 from 19 reviews.
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Fantastic blooms!
"The flowers are stunning! I wasn't sure they would return, bit the did! This is the third year! I live in Delaware and no one even knows what they are!!"
Not a single one Bloomed
"I called and got information that these seeds were better to soak to soften them before planting them. . I did this and they have all died. They started to spout and then that was it. They are all gone. . no I would not buy these again."
Never bloomed
"I was really bummed, I had plenty of the seeds sprout and got really excited but none of the seeds came to fruition into bloom. I'm not sure if it's a reflection of the seeds or my ability to garden. I planted some by seed directly in the garden and a couple others I started indoors and transitioned into our garden. All of them have been growing for over 90 days and aren't really getting bigger or blooming. They are in a lot of different areas and none bloomed."
I love American Meadows
"I've had great success in using American Meadows seeds and bulbs. #sweepstakes"
Will buy again
"Love lupines but I have to reseed because we've become a little too warm"
Gorgeous
"I threw the seeds out last year and then waited, they grew a bit the first year but due to garden disruptions did not fully come into their own. I worried that it would be the last of them, but this year they are growing again, beautifully, and are tall gorgeous dense blooms the bumble bees love. So far only purple, I'm hoping for pink and peach colors but there are more blooms to come. My fingers are crossed. I definitely advise planting in an area on its own and giving it time to do its own thing. Don't hover or bother them and they'll pleasantly surprise you with some splendor. I live in Seattle WA"
Beautiful and Good Germination
"I purchased these seeds several years ago and every year sow another cell flat of 50 and they germinate beautifully and transplant well and are easily established and bloom magnificently their 2nd year. Love that they spread easily too"
Grew like crazy!
"Gorgeous lovely plants!"
Success at last!
"I've been trying to convert my front yard into a wildflower field for 3 years. Thanks to the detailed instructions and good quality seeds, I finally have one! The lupines are growing thick and even though there are no blooms this year (which the instructions said to expect that), I can tell I have a variety of lupine growing. I'm so excited!!!"
Nature does it best
"Could not get these seeds to germinate under supervision - via scarification, stratification in the fridge, etc. I gave up and spread them around a young apple tree where we ended up having a lot of milled pine shavings that had killed the grass. Three years later, Nature has worked her magic and a bunch are coming up along with the oxeye daisy seeds I spread 2 years ago. I dug a few to share with a neighbor and WOW their taproots are deep and strong! Can't wait to see the blooms."