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Lupine -- will I regret planting?

Lalala (zone 6b)

last month

A nice neighbor gave us a lupine as a thank you gift, which I planted in my front garden. I think the variety is "Masterpiece." I've read they can be invasive. Will this spread vigorously? Do I need to be diligent about removing fading flowers before they go to seed?

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Sigrid
last month
I don't think it spreads all that rapidly. At least not in my area.
Lalala (zone 6b) thanked Sigrid
Barrheadlass
last month
last modified: last month
Im in zone 6b too and have never had a lupine survive the winter! Or selfseed.
Lalala (zone 6b) thanked Barrheadlass
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Lalala (zone 6b)
Original Author
21 days ago
OK! haha-- I won't worry about it!

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