Meadow Lupine Seeds|Lupinus polyphyllus|California Native Wildflowers|California Native Plants|Native Seeds|Southwestern Flowers|Gardening

Lupinus polyphyllus is a species in the Fabaceae (Legume) family that is native to a large part of western North America. In California it is found primarily in the Sierras and other northern mountains. It commonly grows along streams and creeks, preferring moist habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with stout stems growing to 1.5 meter tall. The leaves are palmately compound with (5-) 9-17 leaflets 3-15 centimeter long. The flowers are produced on a tall spike, each flower 1-1.5 centimeter long, most commonly blue to purple in wild plants. It is almost always grown from seed.

For propagating by seed: Fresh seeds need no treatment. Stored seeds scarification or hot water. Packet will contain 10+ seeds.