Nova Scotia Large-leaved Lupin Mix

Nova Scotia Large-leaved Lupin Mix (Lupinus polyphyllus) Nova Scotia is famous for many things including the Lupin explosion of late spring and early summer. We have collected a really nice mix of seeds from multiple locations across the province including, the South Shore, Cape Breton, and the Annapolis Valley. We hope you enjoy the blooms, ranging from white, pink, purple, burgundy to blue. It is believed that this species of North American lupin was introduced to Nova Scotia in the early 1900's where there was a great degree of Agricultural interest in the legume plant's ability to fixate Nitrogen in poorer soils. The species can be invasive through seed distribution. Gardeners should contain their plants and cut off seed heads after bloom period. 

50 seeds per packet 

Growing Information: Requires cold stratification before seeding. (4-5 weeks of refrigeration.) Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover with dome or plastic film until emergence. Lupin seed can be scarified and pre-soaked 24 hours before sowing to increase germination rate. Sow Lupin at 1/8 inch depth. Germination may take anywhere from 2 - 6 weeks so be patient!  Seeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to satisfy cold period required for spring germination.