Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color
Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color

Lupine Flower Seeds - Mixed Color

Perennial - Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 - Full Sun, Partial Shade
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Known for growing tall, lush spikes chock full of vividly colored flowers! Also known commonly as Garden Lupine, Lupinus polyphyllus is an early season perennial that may take a year after planting to offer its stunning blooms, but will reward a gardener's patience with abundant, colorful blooms!

When to Plant Lupine Seeds

Direct sow in early Spring, as soon as the soil is able to be worked. You can also start Lupine seeds indoors, 4-8 weeks before the final frost of the Spring. In temperate climates, Lupine seeds can also be sown in the Fall, after the first killing frost.

Where to Plant Lupine Seeds

Choose a space with Full Sun conditions, or some light shade. Lupines do best in moist, well-draining, somewhat sandy and well-worked soil.

How to Plant Lupine Seeds

Lupine seeds require scarification prior to planting. This is a simple process that involves nicking the seeds with a knife or rubbing them with sandpaper or a file. Learn more about the importance of scarification here.

Direct sow your seeds onto the surface of the soil and compress, but do not cover, as Lupines need sunlight to germinate. Sprouts will appear in about 10-15 days.

How to Care for Lupine

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering through the season. Taller varieties of Lupine may need staking as well. Don't cut down dead spikes in the Spring/summer, and instead wait until the fall. Likewise, seed pods can be harvested and saved for future plantings. For perennial Lupine, mulching in the winter can be beneficial for the roots. As Spring approaches, the mulching can be removed.

Yes! this perennial flower blooms year after year.

For the best flower production and the sturdiest stems, plants should be grown in full sun and rich, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Make sure lupines get some light afternoon shade in warmer climates to cool things down

Lupine flower extract stimulates collagen and elastin production. Lupeol, which is extracted from the seeds of the lupine flower, boosts collagen synthesis which provides elasticity and firmness. Lupeol belongs to pentacyclic triterpenes, which are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

Depending on the variety and your zone, lupine flowers will bloom from late spring through the first weeks of July. As a result, we recommend planting them with some late-blooming, summertime favorites — zinnia, rudbeckia, daisies — to keep the color going well into fall.
Lupins will also self-seed in the garden, so lifting the seedlings with a garden trowel and potting them on, in is also a great way to generate new plants.
The seeds are highly toxic to dogs. Lupin beans are used as a snack in some countries but should not be given to dogs.
Deadheading spent flowers will encourage another round of blooming towards fall. Deadheading the plant before seed sets in will keep the seeds from dropping into the garden. The seeds of Lupine can be toxic to humans and animals.
butterflies, mason bees, bumble bees and hummingbirds.