FREE: WHITE NOBLE MAIDEN ~ Russell Lupin ~ 10 or 30 GIN SEEDS

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WHITE NOBLE MAIDEN
Lupinus polyphyllus

Indigenous to North America, the tall 4-5' stately flowering stalks and big leaves of Lupine Polyphyllus can be found highlighting gardens and roadsides from the central pains of the U.S. to its surrounding coastlines.

In the 1820's, the mostly blue and somewhat imperfectly gaped flowering spikes of Lupine, made its way to the UK, where 100 years later it would draw the interest of flower enthusiast, George Russell. After 20 years of experimentation, Russell not only enlarged the flower and fixed the gaps with a tighter flower formation, but in what he called his desire to create "the perfect lupine" he also bred magnificent colors and color combinations.

In 1937, The Royal Horticultural Society awarded Russell its lifetime achievement award. His work on these amazing Cottage Garden Flowers continues to this day.

ZONES: 4-7
SPRING: Hot soak seeds overnight.
Direct sow in well-draining soil early spring while ground is still cool. This plant doesn't mind wet area's as long as it's not sitting in water. Does not do well in clay.
Start 8 weeks early. Hot soak and cold stratify before planting.
FALL: Direct sow where you want them to grow and they will come up in early spring.
Cold Hardy to -13 degrees.
FULL SUN IN COLD CLIMATES
PART-SHADE IN HOT CLIMATES
Prefers light, rich soil.
NON-EDIBLE-Poisonous seeds and plant.