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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Late spring to summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Pollinators
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Lupine
Lupinus polyphyllus
Planting Lupine
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seed every 18"–24"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seed every 18"–24" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24" |
| Germination | 15–25 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. In mild climates, can be sown in late summer for bloom the following spring. |
| Special Sowing | Scarify; soak seeds in water for 12 to 24 hours or nick with sandpaper before sowing. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning when 1/3 of the flower buds have opened. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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