Sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis) Seeds
Sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis) Seeds
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A wide-ranging species of eastern North America, though rare in New England and now extinct in Maine. New Hampshire still has a wild population of this lupine. As a result, we cannot ship sundial lupine seeds to New Hampshire or Vermont.
In June, lavender-blue flower spires with charming, radiating leaves make this an excellent landscape and garden plant for hot, dry well-drained infertile soil (will not grow in moist soil). Like most legumes, it improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. This wildflower is the sole host plant for the rare Karner blue butterfly. Deer-proof.
At Wild Seed Project, we hold ethical, sustainable collection of seed as a core principle. The supply for this species is very limited.
This is why we are working to expand our Native Seed Center and establish more seed increase plots. We plan to grow out more plants from wild stock, and in turn sustainably harvest in larger quantities. We welcome you to learn more and support this effort to increase the supply of native seeds for the Northeast.
Native to Maine: Yes
Growing conditions: Sun to part shade in dry soil
Grows up to: 12-18"
Blooms: In early summer
Pairs well with: Spotted beebalm, butterfly milkweed, smooth blue aster, foxglove beardtongue, flax-leaved aster, and little bluestem
Natural habitat: Pine barrens, woodlands, meadows, and roadsides with dry, sandy soils
Seeds per packet: 20
Germination Code(s): B and G
These seeds require a cold period to germinate - a minimum of 90 days below 40°F in moist soil (or sand or vermiculite). Cold period can be bypassed by scarifying the seeds prior to soaking. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.
