Scientific Name: Lupinus polyphyllus
Common Name: Lupine
Hardiness Zone: 4a – 7b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: None or when needed only
Spacing: 18 – 24″ (46 – 61cm)
Height: 15 – 18″ (38 – 46cm)
Width: 15 – 18″ (38 – 46cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information:
Dramatic flower spikes are an excellent choice for summer bouquets or attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Prefers cool, evenly moist sites. Remove faded flower spikes to encourage reblooming.
Ideas & Tips: Grow in moderately fertile, light and slightly acidic, well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade.
Displays 6 to 8-in. (15 to 20-cm) spikes of Sweet Pea-shaped flowers over green, fingerlike leaflets. Dwarf series is ideal for late-season sales in larger containers. More tolerant of extreme weather conditions than other varieties.
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Muller will not accept any liability for failure and/or damage as a consequence of incorrect and/or inexpert cultivation by or on behalf of the Buyer.”
Muller will not accept any liability for failure and/or damage as a consequence of incorrect and/or inexpert cultivation by or on behalf of the Buyer.”