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Wild lupine |
Also called: Lupine |
| Botanical name: | Lupinus perennis |
| Attracts: | Honeybees and the federally endangered Karner Blue Butterfly depends on this plant for its larval stage food supply. |
| Bloom time: | From May through July. |
| Range: | Common in sandy open prairies throughout Northeastern tallgrass prairie region. |
| Sunshine: | Full sun to partial shade. |
| Moisture: | Fairly dry to dry . |
| Soil types: | Sandy loam best and slightly acid. |
Suggested seed treatment: You should provide 10 days of
cold moist stratification. Many prairie wildflower seeds benefit by moist cold stratification, some require it to germinate. Seed that you purchase from Oak Prairie Farm has not received cold moist stratification.
Scarification and
inoculation also needed. All seed that you purchase from Oak Prairie Farm that needs it has been scarified and seeds that need it will have the right inoculum along with the seed.
Direct planting tips: Plant seed in desired location cover with 3/4 inches of soil, and firm.
Transplants: If you grow transplants from our seed: transplant only first year plants while dormant in spring or fall, trim long roots, plant with buds 1 inch below the soil surface, space 1 foot apart.
Companion prairie plants: Leadplant, Stiff coreopsis, Butterfly milkweed, Little bluestem, Side oats.
Comments: Good choice for the home landscaper however all parts of the plant are thought to be poisonous if eaten.
