100 heirloom Lupine Russell (Lupinus polyphyllus) seeds mix Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus Common Name: Lupine Type: Perennial Color: Solids and bi-colors in reds, pinks, blues, yellows, and whites Height: 15-18" tall Bloom Time: Early to mid summer Sun/Shade: Partial shade Optimum soil temperature for germination: 55F - 70F Sowing depth: 1/8" - 1/4" The Lupine that gardeners have relied on for decades as a source of vibrant, late-spring to early-summer color, Russell is a trouble-free, reliable garden performer that will bring many years of delight from a single sowing! The tall blooms arise along at least 1/3 of these tall, erect 3-foot spikes, opening from the bottom up for an even longer bloomtime! Vigorous, fully hardy plants spread about 12 to 16 inches wide, creating a bushy mat of bright green foliage beneath the bloomspikes. And with this mix, you'll get every Russell available, including striking bicolors! A magnet for butterflies, this Russell hybrid fills the summer garden with bright color and great vertical accent.Long-lasting in the garden or vase, it is a great size for the back of the border or for the sunny bed. FREE GIFT WITH EVERY SEED ORDER