highly doubt sow bugs are any part of the problem ...

it looks extremely stressed.. i dont know if it was poor stock to start with.. improper planting.. or improper watering ... if you want us to speculate.. you could add some facts to talk about ...

but i dont think that which is there will recover .. it just looks to dried out ..

but look for new growth if properly watered ...

and may as well cut off the flowers ...

ken

The daylily is also wilting. Have you been watering thoroughly?

Tip: water thoroughly! When you think you have watered "enough" (likely you haven't, lol), stick a finger in that area to see how far down the water penetrated. You will be surprised.

I am one of the odd gardeners who loves to water -- I usually start at one end of a bed, go along slowly and then when I reach the other end, I start all over again from the beginning. This, for me, allows the first watering time to soak in, then the second watering allows the water to go deeper. Takes time, yes, but that's a pleasant time for me to observe what's going on out there...

Thanks everyone! I will make sure to give everything a good slow soak tonight.

We’ve had some pretty bad wind storms, hail, as well as temps 80-90+ All within about a week of getting the lupine and most other plants I have. certainly was not ideal conditions Haha. the day lillies I had were given to me and transplanted around the same time and weren’t in great shape so not sure if they will survive either. Ive been watering morning and afternoon/ evening and sometimes a little refresher midday.

You don’t need to water three times a day. Give the lupin 5 or 6 gallons every evening until it looks happier. But, to be brutally honest, I think it’s probably too late. In future take Ken’s tip and buy a younger, smaller plant earlier in the season so it can settle in and toughen up before it puts energy into flowering.

I also believe that to grow lupines well, you must live in Maine. LOL. They are everywhere up there, and yet I have struggled in the past to keep them going. Pity, as they are stunning...

I started a lot of different seeds this spring and found that Russell lupines were among the easiest to germinate and grow. I have a lot of nice looking quart sized plants . I will try planting some even though it's hot. The rest I will save to plant in fall. My point is that if you lose your plant and want to try again, growing them from seed is economical and you can experiment by planting in different areas of your yard and not worry too much if you lose some.

Here in Colorado we have silky lupine native that grow beautifully. I will look into Russell lupine as well.

I will make sure to plant a lot earlier next year. Like I said, we just bought this house so I couldn’t get an early start on the garden which is disappointing, but I am so looking forward to next year!

just to clarify, I don’t water everything three times a day, I just go out and water and check plants three times a day watering what needs it. I know some plants like to dry out between waterings. I also have new sod that has needed A lot of attention Especially around the Edges.

Be patient! Lupine are very finicky plants that often stress out when transplanting. it may be too late now but I’ve had the most success with lupine when amending the soil with some sand. They need well drained soil and do not like wet feet. Be careful not to overwater. Water them in the morning when the sun isn’t too hot. This gives the soil time to dry out before the next watering. If you water in the afternoon the hot afternoon sun may burn the wet leaves and blooms. If you water at night he roots may stay too wet and start to rot.

I’ve tried many, and lost many.

I find here they do best it part shade, and like Toms...in sandy soil.