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  • Russell lupine multicolored spiky blooms on green stems in a sunny garden setting.
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Russell Lupine Seeds

A blend of vibrant colors to liven up your perennial flower patch

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Reduces Erosion
Improves Soil
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lupinus polyphyllus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • up to 40 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

Lupine Seeds - Russell Lupine

Perhaps the most commonly known and widely cultivated Lupine species, 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!

*Seed scarification advised for lupine seeds (Nicking or scaring seeds with hard seed coatings before planting helps the seeds absorb water. After scarification, soak seeds in water overnight before planting. This will jump-start germination and get your garden growing faster.)

  • • Perennial; A rainbow of colors!
  • • North American Native Wildflower
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 14 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

SEED PREP

  • Scarification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 28 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,123 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 4,492 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 17,968 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 89,840 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

View our Lupine Planting Guide to learn more.

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We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

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    Russell Lupine Seeds FAQs

    Is Russell Lupine resistant to animals or disease?

    Russell Lupine is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 8 reviews.

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    Majority of my seeds that I planted are coming up great. Pretty exciting.

    Novicegreenthumb 5/5 Verified

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    I followed the package instructions to the letter. Not one of the seeds germinated. Very disappointed.

    Martha A. 1/5 Verified

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Martha A. Thank you for sending in your experience and helping us get better results for our customers. We understand feeling disappointed after carefully follow the planting instructions and not see any germination. Russell Lupines prefer cooler conditions, so a late-May or early-June planting in Zone 7 can make germination and establishment more challenging as it warms up. Their naturally hard seed coat can also contribute to slow or uneven germination, and scarifying or soaking the seeds before sowing can help encourage moisture absorption. Earlier spring or fall planting is generally more favorable, along with well-draining soil and consistent moisture for your area. We reached out by email to offer help and a resolution but haven’t heard back yet. Please feel free to reply directly to our original email, as we stand behind our products and would be happy to help make this right!

    Out of the whole seed packet only a couple sprouted and grew leaves. Not optimistic they will flower.

    Tiny G. 1/5 Verified

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Tiny garden. Thank you for sharing your experience. Russell lupines can be somewhat slow and inconsistent to germinate, and they often focus on developing a strong root system during their first growing season. While some plants bloom the first year when started early and grown under ideal conditions, it is common for lupines grown from seed to produce mostly foliage initially and bloom more reliably in their second year. They perform best in full sun to light afternoon shade, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture during establishment. If the seedlings remain healthy, there is still a good chance they will continue to develop and reward you with blooms as they become established. We are glad we had the opportunity to provide a resolution because we always want our gardeners to be successful. If there's ever anything more we can do to help, our Customer Care team is always happy to assist!

    All I had to do is place some seeds in my landscaping and little cover and they sprouted. Have my first flowers and I love them.

    Peggy 5/5 Verified

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    Not a single flower ever came up !!!!

    Dan T. 1/5 Verified

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello, Dan Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!

    Friends just had theirs pop up and we're so excited for ours to bloom soon!

    Commander O. 5/5 Verified

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    Lupines are growing everywhere , even the few seeds that the wife tossed at the edge of the woods . You definitely have a good product !

    Joseph B. 5/5 Verified

    Russell Lupine Seeds

    We purchases an oz of lupine seeds. They were delivered quickly and packaged nicely. We have scattered the seeds and there are several small plants already showing. Looking forward to the blooms next season. We will definitely purchase again from your company.

    Mrs B. 5/5 Verified

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