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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 23, 2017
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    You need to treat the seeds by a method called scarification.
    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lupine/growing-blue-bonnets.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 14, 2017
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    These orange balls are the reproductive stage of slime mold.
    Here is a link with more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 26, 2019
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    After the majority of the flowers have faded and fallen, there will be plenty of seed left for next season. You can cut these after this point.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 7, 2022
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    The flowering out of habit is a bit odd, but can happen under stress. Seed germination is rather low, so you may have had some sprout, but likely the roots have spread underground.

    I would continue to enjoy the out of habit blooming, while giving the plants the best care (which means leaving it alone!).

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lupine/growing-blue-bonnets.htm

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