Lupinus polyphyllus SEEDS

Lupinus polyphyllus seeds grow into the garden lupin or large-leaved lupin a robust perennial herb native to the temperate biome of western North America, from British Columbia south through Oregon, Washington and California to Utah, growing in moist meadows, stream margins and open woodland. Described by Lindley. The epithet polyphyllus means ‘many-leaved’. The primary parent species of the Russell Lupins the iconic hybrid lupins developed by George Russell (18571951), Yorkshire market gardener, who spent 25 years selecting and crossing to produce the extraordinary range of tall, dense-spiked lupins in every colour that transformed the cottage garden in the early 20th century. Produces tall, stout spikes to 1.5 m in blue, purple and violet. Family Fabaceae.

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained, acidic soils; cool temperate conditions; cold-hardy. Parent of Russell Lupins.

• ‘Polyphyllus’ = many-leaved; Lindley; parent of Russell Lupins (George Russell 18571951)
• Russell’s 25-year selection programme created the iconic cottage garden lupin in every colour
• Western North America (British Columbia to Utah) temperate biome; moist meadows
• Genus Lupinus ~280 species; Family Fabaceae
• Full sun to partial shade; moist acidic soils; cold-hardy; parent of Russell Lupins; Family Fabaceae

Lupinus polyphyllus is the large-leaved lupin the parent species of the Russell Lupins, which George Russell spent 25 years developing in his Yorkshire garden to create the iconic, multi-coloured, dense-spiked lupins that transformed the English cottage garden and remain one of the most beloved hardy perennials of the temperate world.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.