Tall Russell Lupine Flower

The Seed Savers Exchange - Well-balanced mixture of lupines with a full-color range. Perennial lupines are found growing wild from California to British Columbia. Steady improvements of the wild strains have been in progress by breeders for centuries. A great example of how flower breeders have taken a native species and selected for many different color combinations. A short-lived perennial, 3-4' tall.

Characteristics: 

Short-lived perennial

Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall

Flowers in reds, purples, yellows, pinks, and salmons

Great for borders, ornamental plantings, and cut flowers

100 Seeds

Instructions -Sow seeds indoors 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be sown outdoors in early spring when soil is cool and a light frost is still possible, or in early autumn where winters are mild.

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost

Germination 14-21 days

Plant 24-36" apart

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