Perennial Lupine

Common Name: Perennial Lupine

Scientific Name: Lupinus perennis

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 50,000 (22,700)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater

Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of soil, use light, sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil.

Temperature: 13 to 21 degrees Celsius (55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 35 pounds per acre for a meadow

Germination Time: 15 to 70 days

The Perennial Lupine is native to the Northern US and Southern Canada. The wild lupine is found in varying shades of blue, but hybrids in pink, red, yellow have been developed. Direct sowing is recommended as Lupines do not transplant well. Soaking seeds overnight to soften the shells is recommended prior to sowing.