Welcome to Lupines of Maine
Lupinus, commonly known as Lupins or lupines (North America), is a genus in the legume family (Fabaceae). There are many kinds of lupines, both annuals and perennials (some are grown as annuals because they are short-lived in many regions). There are upwards of 600 species of lupines worldwide. The state flower of Texas is the lupine, and this was first approved in 1901.
This native flowering plant only blooms in mid May to June for only a couple of weeks in Down East Maine. The common roadside lupine we see and admire is apparently an introduced lupine from the Northwest, L. polyphyllus. The native wild lupine of Maine, Lupinus perennis, looks similar to the roadside lupine, except it is only blue.
The photographs are taken by Ann Ahearn of Ahearn Design. She wishes to share with you the beauty of the lupine plant through her prints and other gift creations. Ann will also do specialty work on consignment.
