{"product_id":"lupine-blue-white-1-4-lb","title":"Lupine, Blue \u0026 White (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue and White Lupine\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLupinus nanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an annual Mexican lupine that produces rich blue-and-white flower spikes atop 8 to 15 slender stems. Blooming from spring to early summer in full sun, it is a nitrogen-fixing legume that enriches soil and attracts pollinators. It is especially effective on banks for erosion control and self-sows readily where competition is low. This 1\/4 lb size suits broadcasting a larger area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLupinus nanus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual lupine, hardy in zones 4 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 20 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 70 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildflower meadows and water-wise landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control on banks and slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens and nitrogen-fixing cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with California poppies for seasonal color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-sowing naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow directly outdoors in fall to give seedlings a head start, or in spring for later blooms, planting 1 to 1.5 inches deep in well-draining soil in full sun with soil around 50 to 70 degrees F. Seeds germinate in 10 to 20 days. Thin to 6 to 12 inches apart. Avoid high-nitrogen amendments, and leave some seed heads to mature to encourage reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic supplies seeds, plants, and garden supplies for organic and sustainable growing, helping home gardeners and small farms cultivate healthy, productive gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50394526744854,"sku":"SWF308","price":20.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/lupine-blue-and-white-1-4-lb.jpg?v=1777479078","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/lupine-blue-white-1-4-lb","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}