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Perennial Lupine - 3248

Regular price $3.45
Lupinus perennis (Fabaceae)
A hardy perennial, native to Maine and Southern Ontario extending westward throughout the central and mid-­western regions of the United States south to Florida. Flowers are arranged on upright spikes varied in color from deep blue to purple shades. Requires a dry, well­drained sandy or gravelly soil in full sun . Cannot tolerate heavy soils. A very adaptable and versatile species.

Suggested Use: Mixtures, roadsides, meadows, floral gardens.Miscellaneous: Established plants greatly resent being transplanted and seldom live once they have been dug up.

Average Planting Success: 60%
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Germination: 15 - 75 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 55°F - ­70°F
Sowing Depth: 1/8"
Blooming Period: April - June
Average Seeds Per Pound: 22,700
Seeds/Pkt: 100 - 10 sq.ft.
1 oz Covers: 78 sq.ft.
Seeding Rate: 35 lbs. per acre

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