Lupinus Popsicle Series-Yellow (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Lupine, Family: Fabaceae
Zone 4 to 6 (annuals in 7 and 9).
Full sun to partial shade, light afternoon shade in hot summer locations.
Mature height is 18 to 24 inches, 12 to 16 inches spread.
Clump forming herbaceous perennial.
Large spikes of solid yellow or yellow/cream bicolor flowers are produced in early summer, with several flower stems rising above the attractive fan-shaped leaves. They are about a foot shorter than the Russell Hybrids and bloom about 2 weeks earlier too.
Lupines peak with warm, sunny days and cool nights. Well-established clumps will send 10 to 12 flowering stems up out of a single clump.
Lupines require moderately fertile, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Lupines find it difficult to survive in areas with extremely hot summers. Applying mulch around the root zone will help to keep the roots cool and will protect them over the winter. Deadheading spent flowers will prolong the bloom time, as well as rejuvenate the plants.
Hybrid lupines may be grown from seed, but will not come true from seed in the garden. Propagate from sideshoot cuttings in late spring to early summer. Prune plants close to the ground if powdery mildew or aphids become a problem.
Attributes: Border plants, Cut flower, Fragrant flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. |
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