Russell Hybrids Mix Lupine is a mix of herbaceous perennial with a basal mound of narrow palmate foliage. Tightly packed spires of boldly colored sweet-pea like flowers rise above the foliage from late spring into summer. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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2' - 4'
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Spread:
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2' - 2.5'
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Spacing:
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2'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Various
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Powdery mildew and rot can cause considerable damage if left unchecked. Dense crowns may rot in poorly drained soils. Watch for aphids, mealy bugs, slugs, and beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Roses, Bearded Iris
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Lupinus Russell Hybrids Mix
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
