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Lupine Seeds - Noble Maiden
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Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus Noble Maiden) - Bring the butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden with these tall, stately white flowers. These perennials can be established from Lupine seeds, and they are particularly suited for a cottage garden setting. Noble Maiden Lupine is a perennial with medium green leaves, large and palmate, with lance-shaped leaflets.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus Noble Maiden) - Bring the butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden with these tall, stately white flowers. These perennials can be established from Lupine seeds, and they are particularly suited for a cottage garden setting. Noble Maiden Lupine is a perennial with medium green leaves, large and palmate, with lance-shaped leaflets. The plants are clumping, bushy and can reach 40 inches in height. This variety is grown for its brilliant display of creamy white sweet pea-shaped flowers on tall spikes. It blooms in late spring and early summer. Many gardeners soak the seed for 24 hours prior to planting.
Common Questions
Do lupines bloom all summer?
Lupines can potentially bloom all summer. To encourage a second flush of bloom cut back the plant by half after the first blooms are spent.
How many years does it take for lupine to bloom?
Lupines planted from seed can take up to two years to bloom.
What are good companion plants for lupines?
Lupines can be planted with other late spring and early summer bloomers that like acidic soil like Shasta daisies, California poppies, allium, monkey flower and columbine.
Will deer eat my lupine?
No, deer do not like lupine.
Are plants toxic for my animals?
Yes, lupine is toxic for dogs. Cats, horses and humans. Wear gloves and wash hands when handling.
