Sundial Lupine, Wild Perennial Lupine, Wild Lupine Lupinus perennis

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Botanical Name:

Lupinus perennis

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Lupinus

Species:

perennis

Common Name:

Sundial Lupine, Wild Perennial Lupine, Wild Lupine

Seeds Per Pound:

18,000

Quantity:

23.08 lb

Germination:

95%

Germination Test Type:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Height:

1-3 feet

Collection Locale:

Oregon

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 23.08 lb

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Characteristics

Plant for Summer Color

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: sow seed 1/4 deep, keep moist, tamp the soil.

In a Nutshell:

* Lupinus perennis ( Indian beet , Old maid's bonnets , Blue Lupine, and Sundial lupine ) is a medicinal plant in the Fabaceae family. It is widespread in the eastern part of the USA (from Florida to Canada), Canada (south of Ontario), and on the coasts of the Arctic Ocean, where it grows on sand hills. more...

* Perennial wildflower, palm shaped leaves, blooms 2nd and 3rd year and successive seasons from expanding clumps. Blooms early to mid season. Seeds should produce mostly blue flowers, but may show some breaks to colors of reds, yellows and bicolors. Legume species.

* An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good soil in a sunny position. Grows well in a poor sandy soil. Requires an acid to neutral soil. Plants are hardy to about -25°c. This species is very susceptible to slug damage. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. more...

Wiki description:

Lupinus perennis (also Indian beet , Old maid's bonnets , Blue Lupine, and Sundial lupine ) is a medicinal plant in the Fabaceae family. It is widespread in the eastern part of the USA (from Florida to Maine ), Canada (south of Ontario ), and on the coasts of the Arctic Ocean, where it grows on sand hills.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Lupinus perennis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is hardy to zone 4. It is in flower from Jun to July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It can fix Nitrogen. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid and neutral soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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Sundial Lupine, Wild Perennial Lupine, Wild Lupine

Lupinus perennis

Drought Tolerant Plant

Heat Tolerant

Pollinator Attracting

Nitrogen Fixing Plant

Herbaceous Plant

Perennial Plant

Wild Flower

Garden Flower

Poisonous

Rock Garden Plant

Plant for Summer Color