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2025 Seed Catalog

The Governor lupine seeds
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The Gover­nor

Lupine Seeds

Perfect blue and white bicolor flowers on 2 ft. stems. The 40 in. tall plants bloom the first year when started early and attract plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies.

Performance is best in rich, moist soil in sun or part shade. The Governor lupine prefers mild temperatures, and can be grown as a fall planted, hardy annual where summers are hot. Winter hardy to zone 4. The Governor lupine grows beautifully with Beauty of Livermere Oriental poppy. Packet is 1 gram, about 35 seeds.

1 gram - $3.49
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Growing The Gover­nor Lupine Seeds

Bee introduces how to plant

Plant Lupine Seeds: Chip lupine seeds with nail clippers, or soak in warm water overnight prior to sowing. Sow in peat pots or cell packs, and lightly cover. Kept at 65-75°F., germination averages 14-21 days. Can direct sow lupine seeds into the garden in groups of 3 or 4 seeds, spaced 24-36 in. apart. Thin to the strongest plant.

Grow Lupine: Sun or part shade. Will flower the first year when started early. Plants prefer rich, moist soil, and mild temperatures. In hot summer areas lupines are grown as annuals; they are planted in October to flower in March and April. Plants resist deer and rabbits. Nectar rich flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

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We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.