Description
Wild Lupin Seeds 6995.
Rare Canadian Native Legume with Striking Blue-and-White Flower Spikes.
Wild Lupin (Lupinus perennis) is a rare Ontario native perennial celebrated for its terminal flower spikes up to 20 cm long, loaded with pea-like blossoms that shade from deep blue to light white. Reaching an average height of 45 cm, this prairie native blooms from early spring into mid-summer. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it naturally enriches the surrounding soil and thrives in dry, sandy, low-fertility sites in full sun or partial shade.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6995
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Botanical Name: Lupinus perennis
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Type: Rare Canadian Native Perennial
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Hardiness: Zone 5 (hardy to Zone 4 in protected sites)
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Height: 45 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Soil Preference: Dry, sandy, low-fertility, well-drained soils
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Germination: 15–20 days
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Seed Count: Approx. 40 seeds per packet (45 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Wild Lupin develops a sensitive taproot and does not tolerate root disturbance well during transplanting.
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Indoor Sowing:
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In early spring, soak seeds in tepid water for 24 hours prior to sowing to break the hard seed coat.
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Sow into plantable fibre pots using a soilless starter mix to avoid disturbing roots at transplant time.
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Keep at 15 to 20°C during the 15 to 20 day germination period.
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Grow on under lights at 15°C before hardening off and planting entire fibre pots outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow seed outdoors in late fall for natural winter stratification and spring germination.
Why Wild Lupin Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to restore native habitats or cultivate a rare prairie species, Wild Lupin is a high-value selection. Its nitrogen-fixing capabilities naturally improve poor, sandy soils, while its dramatic blue flower spikes support native pollinators early in the growing season.
