Lupinus polyphyllus

• Perennial
• Purple flowers
• Brightly coloured spikes
• Fixes nitrogen
• 1m (3') tall

A low-maintenance perennial sporting long stalks covered in beautiful deep purple pea flowers. Plants grow to about 3' tall with lush foliage and flower stalks emerging from the base. Once established, lupins will flower early in the spring providing important early season food for pollinators. 

For best germination results, soak lupin seeds overnight, then place in wet paper towels in the fridge and transfer seeds to soil once a root has emerged. Start early in the spring and be patient, while some will germinate more quickly, some of these tough little seeds can take up to 2 months to emerge. 

Caution: do not consume any part of this plant, all parts of the lupin are poisonous, ensure children and pets do not ingest