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Noble Maiden

Flower

Lupinus polyphyllus

Overview
Part of the Russell Hybrids 'Band of Nobles' series. Noble Maiden has sweetly scented, bright white blooms. Plants produce multiple blooms with stiff, straight stems. In our trials, these first-year flowering plants bloomed in early July in the first year and about a month earlier (early June) from well-established plants in the second season of growing. Bloom quality and productivity were better in the second season, although all plants did produce flowers in the first season. Performs best where summers are cool. Attracts and provides a food source for bees and hummingbirds. 1-2' blooms/spikes are densely covered with ½" pea-like flowers. Lupine is typically resistant to deer and rabbits. Perennial in Zones 4-8.
Planting
Scarify seed, then direct sow in early spring or fall, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost in deep pots to protect the taproot
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam (pH 6.0-7.0). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-30 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, crown rot, root rot.