Flower Specifications
- Approximate seeds per pound: 22,680
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Height: 36 inches
- Bloom Season: Spring through summer
- Bloom Color: Violet blue
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 55 - 70F
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 35 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: 1/8 inch
- Sowing Rate: 15 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 40 pounds per acre
- Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 18 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Lupine
Lupine (Lupinus Perennis) - Bring beauty and interest to a natural setting by sowing Lupine wild flower seeds. Lupine flowers stand up in clusters of spikes with sweet pea shaped blooms. The Latin name is Lupinus, which means "wolf-like." Early observers noticed that Lupines would grow where there was poor soil, and they made the mistaken conclusion that the Lupine wildflowers were responsible for the soil depletion and they had voracious, wolf-like appetite for ground nutrients. In reality, however, Lupine wildflowers do very well in poor soil because they have the ability to create high levels of nitrogen. While this flowering plant is highly prominent in North America, species of Lupine grow throughout the world on nearly every continent. Lupines quickly take root and do best in drier soils with high acidity, sand content and drainage.
Before sowing Lupine wild flower seeds, soak seed in luke warm water for 24 hours. The soaking will aid in germination. Lupine wild flower seed can be sown outdoors after danger of frost. In prepared soil, sow 3 - 4 seeds together, spacing them 18 - 24 inches apart. Cover lightly and keep seed moist. Thin to strongest plant when they reach 2 inches. For the first season, water Lupines well after planting and maintain 1 inch of water, once per week. Following this water routine the first year will ensure deep root establishment. The following years, as the Lupine matures, they will acclimate and use what water is provided by the environment and should only need irrigation during periods of prolonged heat and drought.
Shaker Bottle With Seed Starting Matrix |
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Shake 'n Seed - We are now offering shaker bottles filled with our seed starting matrix: rich soil, gardening sand, water absorbing crystals, and starter fertilizer. This not only helps dispense your seed, but it gets it off to a great start! Simply remove lid from shaker bottle, add seed from packet, put back on lid, shake the bottle vigorously for 15 seconds, and then shake your way to beautiful new plants! Use Shake 'n Seed over good quality soil, and then gently water to keep seed moist until it sprouts. Great for ground covers or mass planting flower seeds. |
