Sundial lupine
Jun 10, 2020 20:47:23 #
There are patches here and there of this plant in "sandy ground, prairies and open barrens or clearings and savannas of oak, jack pine, and/or aspen" in Michigan according to the folks at the University of Michigan Herbarium. I was able to get some going in my yard from seed last year and it came up strong this year. Yesterday it was dead still with a bright overcast sky and I got this image.
This is Lupinus perennis - "Wild lupine," also called "Sundial lupine" in some parts of the country, from Fabaceae - the Pea family.
Mike
Sundial lupine on Flickr
This is Lupinus perennis - "Wild lupine," also called "Sundial lupine" in some parts of the country, from Fabaceae - the Pea family.
Mike
Sundial lupine on FlickrJun 10, 2020 20:52:39 #
Jun 11, 2020 06:58:51 #
Jun 11, 2020 09:50:33 #
Beautiful photo of the wild lupine. I started some in my yard three years ago. They are thriving and have attracted some Karner Blue butterflies.
Jun 11, 2020 11:39:28 #
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Jun 11, 2020 13:31:14 #
MJL wrote:
Beautiful photo of the wild lupine. I started some in my yard three years ago. They are thriving and have attracted some Karner Blue butterflies.
Thanks. That is great that you were able to attract Karner Blues.
Wild Rose? I never knew there was town named Wild Rose.
Mike
Jun 11, 2020 13:44:18 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Thanks. That is great that you were able to attract Karner Blues.
Wild Rose? I never knew there was town named Wild Rose.
Mike
Wild Rose? I never knew there was town named Wild Rose.
Mike
Wild Rose is a small town in central Wisconsin that is between the larger cities of Wautoma and Waupaca. Just east of us is the Karner Blue State Natural Area which is loaded with lupines and Karner Blue butterflies are seen regularly even though they are endangered. Worth a stop if in the area. Be aware that ticks are also there in significant numbers.
Jun 11, 2020 15:58:54 #
MJL wrote:
Wild Rose is a small town in central Wisconsin that is between the larger cities of Wautoma and Waupaca. Just east of us is the Karner Blue State Natural Area which is loaded with lupines and Karner Blue butterflies are seen regularly even though they are endangered. Worth a stop if in the area. Be aware that ticks are also there in significant numbers.
That sounds pretty similar to Michigan, ticks and all. We had planned on spending time in Wisconsin this year but decided to stay close to home. Maybe next year. There is a 4-5 acre patch of Lupine in an Oak savannah about an hour away from here. The Michigan Nature Association has a couple of preserves set aside as habitat for Karners.
What a great name for a town. I have a few wild roses going here - Rosa blanda (Dune rose) and Rosa palustris (Swamp rose.)
Thanks for commenting.
Mike
Jun 11, 2020 16:09:07 #
Mike, Ray, Doc, Johnny, Jack - thanks all for the kind words! Much appreciated.
Mike
Mike
Jun 12, 2020 20:12:47 #
This image is outstanding in every way, Mike. I love the loose crop and composition not to speak of the lovely, cool colors. Beautiful!!
Jun 12, 2020 20:23:48 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
This image is outstanding in every way, Mike. I love the loose crop and composition not to speak of the lovely, cool colors. Beautiful!!
Thanks, Donna. Sometimes it all comes together.
Mike
Jun 13, 2020 09:44:29 #
Beautiful shots. The foliage creates interesting patterns and the flower is lovely.
Jun 13, 2020 11:42:55 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful shots. The foliage creates interesting patterns and the flower is lovely.
Thanks. The leaves are great, aren't they?
Mike
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