Plant A Seed

Do you love the beauty of Lupines as much as I do? Then think about planting some Lupine seeds.

Lupines can be translanted, but need maximum care. They have deep tap roots about 3 or more feet down. They can be easily damaged and must be dug during dormant times. You will also transplant anything in the soil like weeds, bugs, and diseases.

The best way is to grow some lupines are from seed. They've been hybridized with more brilliant colors and better tolerance of a wider range of soils. A few varieties to look for are Russell Hybrids - bold colors in densely-packed spikes which grow to about three-feet tall on sturdy stems. A shorter, early-flowering version of Russell hybrids are the Minarettes. Only 20-inches tall and in a full range of rich, strong colors. One last variety: Popsicle. Compact, early, about half the height of Russells, and in a nice range of colors on very thick, 10-inch spikes. Of course there are many other varieties to choose from. You can even collect your own seeds. Visit the Kids Gardening website for tips.