Seeds were collected from a roadside in August of 2003, planted in October, and germinated the following spring. Success rate seems to have been about 80%. Since lupine is a biennial, we don't expect to see blooms until next year.
Photo taken May 8, 2004
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Still growing strong. Photo taken June 23, 2004.

Finally! Had we bought mature plants we would have spent well over $100.00.
Photo taken June 13, 2005

Different colors along the front wall.
Photo taken June 24, 2005.