Riverbank Lupine Seed
Lupinus rivularis
Native Perennial. Produces tall showy purple to blue flowers that attract native pollinators, bees and other beneficial insects. Vigorous grower that fixes nitrogen in the soil making it a great companion plant.
Direct sow in early fall or spring. Or start in pots in late winter. Transplant very gently.
Soaking or light scarifcation or cold/moist stratification help with best germination but they are pretty easy from seed. Optional: plant seeds with a legume inoculant to increase beneficial bacteria.
Planting Depth: 1/4" deep
Days to Germination: 15 to 30 days
Size: One packet
Lupinus rivularis
Native Perennial. Produces tall showy purple to blue flowers that attract native pollinators, bees and other beneficial insects. Vigorous grower that fixes nitrogen in the soil making it a great companion plant.
Direct sow in early fall or spring. Or start in pots in late winter. Transplant very gently.
Soaking or light scarifcation or cold/moist stratification help with best germination but they are pretty easy from seed. Optional: plant seeds with a legume inoculant to increase beneficial bacteria.
Planting Depth: 1/4" deep
Days to Germination: 15 to 30 days
Size: One packet
Lupinus rivularis
Native Perennial. Produces tall showy purple to blue flowers that attract native pollinators, bees and other beneficial insects. Vigorous grower that fixes nitrogen in the soil making it a great companion plant.
Direct sow in early fall or spring. Or start in pots in late winter. Transplant very gently.
Soaking or light scarifcation or cold/moist stratification help with best germination but they are pretty easy from seed. Optional: plant seeds with a legume inoculant to increase beneficial bacteria.
Planting Depth: 1/4" deep
Days to Germination: 15 to 30 days
Size: One packet
