Seed Savers Prairie Lupine

Lupine’s dense spires of bright blue flowers signal the coming of spring. Lupine is the only food plant for the larvae of the endangered Karner Blue butterfly. Plants grow 2' tall on sandy loams to very dry sandy soils. Will not grow well in clay soils.

• Conventional
• Perennial and hardy to zone 4
• Plants grow to 2 feet tall
• Spires of bright blue flowers
• Prefers sandy loam to dry sandy soil
• 25 seeds

Instructions - Germination is greatly increased by a 7-day cold treatment in a slightly damp paper towel in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Cold-treated seeds can be directly sown in spring or early summer. Untreated seeds can be sown outdoors in fall.

• Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
• Germination: 14-60 Days
• Thin: 12-15" Apart
• Light: Sun/Partial Shade