Grow a beautiful and ecologically important native wildflower with our Perennial Lupine seeds. This hardy heirloom is celebrated for its stately spires of beautiful, pea-like flowers in shades of blue and lavender. Lupinus perennis is a crucial plant for a healthy ecosystem; it enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen and serves as the exclusive host plant for the caterpillars of the endangered Karner Blue butterfly, as well as other native pollinators. It is a perfect choice for wildflower meadows and naturalized garden areas.

⭐ What you'll love

• A crucial host plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly species.
• Beautiful, tall spires of lovely blue and lavender flowers.
• A hardy North American native wildflower that is very low-maintenance.
• Improves soil health by naturally fixing nitrogen.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Perennial Lupine (Lupinus perennis)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 1-2 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
• Soaking & Stratification: For spring planting, scarify seeds by nicking the hard seed coat or soaking in water for 24 hours. Then, a 7-14 day period of cold stratification is recommended.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers sandy, acidic, well-draining soil.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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