Category: Lupine

Lupinus, commonly known as lupin or lupine, is a flowering legume plant.    Lupine fixes nitrogen from the air into the soil.  The process is similar to other legumes such as clover, alfalfa and beans.  Lupine can improve the soil and benefits the plants around it.  This plant has very colorful flowers and many different colors varieties exist.  These flowers attract bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds.  Read more