Some facts about lupines:
Lots of Lupines:
There are over 199 species of lupine.
Location, Location, Location:
Most lupines are found in North and South America, but there are also some species in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
Legume Love:
Lupines are part of the legume family, related to peas, beans, and lentils.
Friendly to the Soil:
Contrary to their name (which comes from the mistaken belief they harm soil), lupines actually help improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen from the air.
Showy Spikes:
Lupines are known for their tall spikes of colorful flowers, which come in a variety of colors including blue, purple, yellow, white, and pink.
Many Sizes:
Lupines can range in height from just a foot to over eight feet tall, with the tallest being a tree lupine in Mexico.
Food and Flowers:
Lupine seeds have been eaten for centuries, and some lupine species are grown for livestock feed. But lupines are most popular as beautiful ornamental garden flowers.
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