Plant family: Papilionaceae

Genus: Lupinus

Species: Polyphyllus 

 700 mg packet

Plant type:  Perennial / biennial

Colors: Pink, Rose, Mauve, Pale yellow, Light blue, Medium blue, Dark blue, Blue-violet, Violet/Lavender, Purple, Dark purple, Black, White

Bloom time: Mid Spring - Early Summer

Texture: Medium

Growth rate: Fast

Height: 18" -48"

Width: 12" -30"

Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, soil with a ph of 5.5-7.5.

Care: Do not let soil dry between watering.  Deadhead to prevent self-seeding as plant can become invasive.  Cease feeding 6-8 weeks before first frost.  Apply 2" mulch.  Trim back in fall.

Pests and diseases: Southern blight, Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, rust, stem rot

Good companions: Alyssum, Pink Loreapsis, Siberian Iris

Propagation: Direct sow in Fall.  Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.  Stratify if sowing indoors.  Scarify seeds before sowing.  Leave exposed to light.