Seedlings - Wild Lupine (Native)
Wild lupine (lupinus perennis) is the native lupine in Maine, also called “Sundial” lupine. When I bought my farm, it had non-native lupine on the property. I am swapping in this native version to better support the pollinators.
Not to be a downer, but a lot of folks don’t realize that when you see fields and fields of lupine, it looks pretty, but you’re looking at a monoculture of a non-native plant that has outcompeted all other plants, resulting in a lack of biodiversity to support the pollinators. By being mindful of what you plant, and planting native lupine, you can build a more resilient habitat that offers a sort of flower buffet for pollinators like Frosted Elfin, Duskywings, Eastern Persius, Wild Indigo, and the endangered Karner Blue.
Please limit to two per household.
Wild lupine (lupinus perennis) is the native lupine in Maine, also called “Sundial” lupine. When I bought my farm, it had non-native lupine on the property. I am swapping in this native version to better support the pollinators.
Not to be a downer, but a lot of folks don’t realize that when you see fields and fields of lupine, it looks pretty, but you’re looking at a monoculture of a non-native plant that has outcompeted all other plants, resulting in a lack of biodiversity to support the pollinators. By being mindful of what you plant, and planting native lupine, you can build a more resilient habitat that offers a sort of flower buffet for pollinators like Frosted Elfin, Duskywings, Eastern Persius, Wild Indigo, and the endangered Karner Blue.
Please limit to two per household.
Wild lupine (lupinus perennis) is the native lupine in Maine, also called “Sundial” lupine. When I bought my farm, it had non-native lupine on the property. I am swapping in this native version to better support the pollinators.
Not to be a downer, but a lot of folks don’t realize that when you see fields and fields of lupine, it looks pretty, but you’re looking at a monoculture of a non-native plant that has outcompeted all other plants, resulting in a lack of biodiversity to support the pollinators. By being mindful of what you plant, and planting native lupine, you can build a more resilient habitat that offers a sort of flower buffet for pollinators like Frosted Elfin, Duskywings, Eastern Persius, Wild Indigo, and the endangered Karner Blue.
Please limit to two per household.