Purple lupine
Lupinus perennis
HOW TO GROW LUPINE
Scarifying seeds, then soak overnight followed by 7 day cold stratification. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Start in peat pots or seed blocks that can be planted directly without disturbing the roots. Loosen soil to 12-20 inches when transplanting, plants develop long taproots. Self sows, over time blue will dominate as patch cross pollinate. Untreated seeds can sown directly in the fall. Soil pH 6.1-7.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.
Usual seed life 3–5 years, up to 9 years.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 14-21 scarify
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 3-4’
Days To Maturity 1 year
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Usual seed life 3–5 years, up to 9 years.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 14-21 scarify
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 3-4’
Days To Maturity 1 year
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 30 Seeds$4.50
Deep purple and white spires. Lupine is probably one of the most important perennial flowers we offer because it fixes nitrogen for the soil. Beautiful flower and is a Permaculture plant. Tags: Harvest: June to July, Color: Pink Purple, Certification: Organic.
Some varieties have sweet protein rich seeds, bit...
Some varieties have sweet protein rich seeds, bit...
Deep purple and white spires. Lupine is probably one of the most important perennial flowers we offer because it fixes nitrogen for the soil. Beautiful flower and is a Permaculture plant. Tags: Harvest: June to July, Color: Pink Purple, Certification: Organic.
Some varieties have sweet protein rich seeds, bitter seeds with alkaloid can be leached overnight before cooking. Lupine leaves were an important green to the Western Mono and Sierra Miwok California Indian tribes. Once established, can compete in a grassy field. Hardy and fixes nitrogen.
Some varieties have sweet protein rich seeds, bitter seeds with alkaloid can be leached overnight before cooking. Lupine leaves were an important green to the Western Mono and Sierra Miwok California Indian tribes. Once established, can compete in a grassy field. Hardy and fixes nitrogen.
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