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Sundial Lupine Bluebonnet Seeds
Sundial Lupine Bluebonnet Seeds
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This gorgeous heirloom, also called old maid's bonnet and wild lupine, is native to the eastern half of the U.S. Naturalist Henry David Thoreau noted in his journal in June 1852, "No other flowers exhibit so much blue. That is the value of the lupine." Ideal for wildflower gardens and mass plantings. Host plant for Elf butterfly larvae and Karner blue butterfly.
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Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Eastern North America and eastern Canada
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–8
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 18" wide
Variety Info: ¾" blue to purple-blue flowers massed at the top of tall spikes
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Mild Climates: Sept. or Oct. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked in spring or late summer/fall. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 75°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Start in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground without disturbing roots.
Days to Emerge: 14–28 days (or longer)
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: 4"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 12" apart
- Kevin Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 30, 20235 Stars
I nicked and soaked some of them and they germinated much faster! Almost all of them germinated!
- John M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 28, 20255 Stars
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- Michele M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 30, 20245 Stars
Love the quality and variety of the seeds
- Amy P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 28, 20245 Stars
The lupine germinated beautifully.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Inge K.Rated 5 out of 5 starsApr 15, 20245 Stars
Started the Sundial Lupines from seed last year (2023). So happy to see some survive winter ... noticed their return April 2024. Looking forward to seeing their blooms this year. I started a dozen more for this spring. I nicked seeds with a nail clipper and they germinated easily. Colorado zone 5b, elevation 7500 ft.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 15, 2024Hey Inge,
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