Lupine

Lupine is a striking wild perennial known for its tall, spiky clusters of vibrant blue, purple, pink, or white flowers. Belonging to the legume family, lupines are commonly found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands across North America and beyond. Their deeply divided, palmate leaves add to their distinctive appearance, and these hardy plants can thrive in poor soils due to their ability to fix nitrogen.Interesting Fact: Some species of lupine have a unique relationship with certain butterflies. The endangered Karner blue butterfly, for example, relies exclusively on wild lupine as a food source for its caterpillars. Without the presence of lupine plants, these butterflies cannot complete their life cycle.