Lupine, Botanical Interests Russell Blend Seeds (Heirloom)

Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus

Family: Fabaceae

Native: North America

Hardiness: Short lived perennial in USDA zones 4-7. Grown as annual in mild climates.

Plant Dimensions: 36-48 tall

Variety Information: Multiple 1/2 flowers on spikes. May include white, yellow, pink, orange, red, salmon, lavender, blue, purple, and bicolors.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Late spring to summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

This 1937 selection from England contains an array of colors on tall spikes that are quite dramatic when planted in mass, and in groups in a mixed border. A short-lived perennial in USDA zones 4-7, Russell lupines were developed to be grown as annuals in warmer climates, so everyone can enjoy its statuesque beauty. 1.5 grams (55 seeds)