Russell Lupine produces striking, upright spikes of pea-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, red, yellow, and white in both solids and bi-colors. Russell Lupine attracts pollinators and is best placed at the back of the border for cutting or naturalizing. Russell Lupine is an early season perennial that prefers cool weather or at least some afternoon shade. For years, gardeners have been growing Russell Lupine for a great source of vibrant late spring to early summer color. Russell Lupine grows up to 40 inches tall and produces lush spikes chock full of vividly colored flowers, which can be cut and brought inside for summer arrangements. Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Plant Type: Tall Wildflower with Abundant Stacks of Multicolored Blossoms Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden Color: Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, White Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer Days to Maturity: 95 Days Plant Height: 36-40 inches Plant Spacing: 12-14 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9