Lupinus villosus explained

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]

Notes and References

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