9 reasons Johanna Konta is the best woman in Britain right now. She has just won the biggest title to be held by a British female tennis player since Virginia Wade triumphed at Wimbledon in 1977 - yet all Johanna Konta wants to spend her Â£937,000 prize money on is a house for her mum and dad.
Lupines need neutral to slightly acidic soil, although they can grow in very acidic soil conditions. Lupines donât need rich loam, but itâs important to grow the plants in very well-draining soil to avoid root rot. Sandy soil conditions and poor rocky soil promote the growth of the lupineâs deep tap root. Starting lupines from seed is an economical way to get a showy flower garden the following season. The seed coat is tough, and seeds have a better germination rate if you nick the seed coat or soak them in water overnight.
Toxicity. All members of the lupine family, including Texas bluebells, may be toxic, according to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. The seeds, in particular, are high in alkaloids, and have been known to poison livestock and even cause birth defects in unborn calves after being ingested by a pregnant cow.exas bluebells grow wild throughout Texas. Several species of lupines are native to the U.S., and grow as wildflowers in pastures and prairie lands across the West and Midwest.