Lupine (32)

Those of us in northern New England see acres of Lupine casually blooming each spring. It has been sown on purpose, or drifted around on accident and is one of our prettiest weeds! It is native to the Western part of the US where you can also see it in abundance. and has made itself quite at home in the East. And Europe. And, well, anywhere it is cool enough to bloom and set seed. It doesn't like hot summers which is why you don't see it often in the south. These plugs should be ready to flower right away next spring after their long winter nap. In the north they will likely establish themselves into large clumps. In the South they may not make it through the heat, but hopefully you will have cut a couple stems off of them before then and they can also reseed and behave like an annual. Remove flowers after bloom if you do not want seedlings to establish. One of my favorite old fashioned perennials! White Shades (Maiden) A striking Russell hybrid reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, bearing dense spikes of fragrant ivory‑white pea-like blooms from late spring to early summer. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it thrives in full sun and can tolerate part shade (in warmer climates), in rich, evenly moist yet well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Pollinator‑magnet and widely ignored by deer & rabbits, it makes an impressive cut flower - cut stems when approximately half of the florets are open; stems last about a week in bouquets with proper conditioning. Although individual plants may be short-lived perennials, they readily self-sow. Pink Shades (The Chatelaine) A standout from the “Band of Nobles” series, growing 3 to 4 feet tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, with dense, sweetly scented bi-colored pink-and-white flower spikes. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it thrives in full sun and can tolerate part shade (in warmer climates), in rich, evenly moist yet well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Pollinator‑magnet and widely ignored by deer & rabbits, it makes an impressive cut flower - cut stems when approximately half of the florets are open; stems last about a week in bouquets with proper conditioning. Although individual plants may be short-lived perennials, they readily self-sow. Blue (Governor) Known as ‘The Governor,’ this cultivar reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, with striking bicolor ultramarine-blue and white flower spikes in late spring and early summer. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it thrives in full sun and can tolerate part shade (in warmer climates), in rich, evenly moist yet well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Pollinator‑magnet and widely ignored by deer & rabbits, it makes an impressive cut flower - cut stems when approximately half of the florets are open; stems last about a week in bouquets with proper conditioning. Although individual plants may be short-lived perennials, they readily self-sow. **We do not guarantee any specific shades will appear in Mix products, as the Mix is created by the seed breeder. It is possible that Mix will be all one color, or significantly different from pictured colors. If you need specific shades, please order straight colors as opposed to Mix trays.**