Lupinus villosus, commonly known as lady lupine, pink sandhill lupine, or hairy lupine, is a flowering plant species in the genus Lupinus.[1]

Description

The species has pink flowers and a deep taproot that makes it difficult to grow commercially. It is a perennial dicot and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The leaves are densely covered with silver hairs.[2]

Distribution and habitat

It grows in parts of Florida and the Southeastern United States[3] in well drained sandy habitats.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org.
  2. ^ "Lupinus". Gardening in the Coastal Southeast.
  3. ^ "Plants Profile for Lupinus villosus (lady lupine)". plants.usda.gov.
  4. ^ "Lupinus villosus (Hairy Lupine, Lady Lupine, Pink Sandhill Lupine) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". plants.ces.ncsu.edu.