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Lupinus polyphyllus
BIG LEAF LUPINE
$69.50 /lb
TYPE:
Perennial flower
HEIGHT:
4 feet
HABITAT:
Wet prairie, damp forests, droughty uplands
WETLAND STATUS:
FAC
SEEDING RATE:
10-12 lbs per acre with approximately 22,000 seeds per lb
This is the true native, not Russells. It is a legume with huge beautiful flowers. It will grow in wet prairie to droughty uplands and tolerates hot summers and wet winters. Since its roots grow deep, it is a good choice for erosion control and soil stabilization. Plants do not usually flower until the second year.
Planting Instructions: Use general ground prep method (click here).
Best planted in the fall 1/2 - 3/4 inch deep.
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