Lupines, more commonly known as lupins, are a group of around 200 herbaceous and partly woody plants that belong to the genus Lupinus. They are members of the pea family Fabaceae, alongside sweet peas and edible peas! Most wild species are not particularly suited to being grown as ornamentals, however, a large number of hybrid … Read more
Lupines, which are also known as lupins, are part of the Lupinus genus which contains over 200 plants. They are native to parts of the Mediterranean and the Western US, and are in the pea family, Fabaceae! They can be grouped as either herbaceous “border lupins” or “tree lupins”. Border lupins can be annuals or … Read more
The Lupine flowers just about sound as sweet as its floral name! The flower’s fragrance smells as sweet and luscious as honey! As a matter of fact, it is the favorite sweet treat of the Karner blue butterfly and honey bees! If you are ever thinking about brightly colored flowers to spice up your garden, … Read more