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Russell lupine seed packet

$2.00

Russell lupine is a cold-hardy, nitrogen-fixing perennial with tall, colorful flower spikes that improve soil health while adding bold structure to gardens and landscapes. It grows in upright clumps up to 40 inches tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade with average water needs once established.

The fragrant blooms appear from spring through summer and strongly attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for pollinator habitat and soil improvement. Russell lupine is also deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant and easy to grow and maintain.

Seeds should be scarified before planting and can be direct sown outdoors or started indoors. Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep, spacing plants 12 to 14 inches apart. Best planting times are spring or fall. Suitable for hardiness zones 3 through 10, including inland and lakeshore West Michigan.

One packet covers up to 80sqft and works well in flower gardens, containers and with mixed perennial plantings.

Russell lupine is a cold-hardy, nitrogen-fixing perennial with tall, colorful flower spikes that improve soil health while adding bold structure to gardens and landscapes. It grows in upright clumps up to 40 inches tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade with average water needs once established.

The fragrant blooms appear from spring through summer and strongly attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for pollinator habitat and soil improvement. Russell lupine is also deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant and easy to grow and maintain.

Seeds should be scarified before planting and can be direct sown outdoors or started indoors. Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep, spacing plants 12 to 14 inches apart. Best planting times are spring or fall. Suitable for hardiness zones 3 through 10, including inland and lakeshore West Michigan.

One packet covers up to 80sqft and works well in flower gardens, containers and with mixed perennial plantings.

Only available in West Michigan (Kent, Ottawa, Allegan & Muskegon Counties). No shipping.

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Seed Type Heirloom

Life Cycle Perennial

Planting Season Fall, Spring

Color Mixed; red, pink, purple

Growth Habit Clumping, upright

Bloom Season Spring through summer; typically produces blooms starting in the second year

Growing Conditions Cold tolerant, drought tolerant

Plant Resistance Deer, Rrbbit

Plant Characteristics Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, easy to grow & maintain, fragrant

Seed Prep Scarification

Sowing Method Direct sow

Light Requirement Full sun, partial shade

Planting Depth 1/8 inch

Plant Height Up to 40 inches

Plant Spacing 12 to 14 inches

Coverage About 80sqft