Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell Special Blue Point Mix'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Excellent color and variety, coupled with first year flowering of a biennial. We expect to see much more from these plants next season.
Problems:
Crop failure.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3.0 | 22.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed
1444 Larson St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Comments:
A particularly hardy plant, even for this area with its low temperatures and poor soil conditions (Olds, Alberta).