Lupines :: Wildflowers

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Lupines can be seen everywhere at this time of the year on Prince Edward Island, especially on the side of the road and at the edge of driveways. I love seeing all the colours along the country roads. 

 Lupines are from the pea family and can come in purple, white, pink, and blue-violet. They can grown to 2 feet and always look like they are standing nice and tall to me. 




This patch of lupines in my photos were at the side of a house in Victoria-by-the-Sea. I loved seeing the tiny bit of red poppies in the midst of the lupines. Seeing lupines brings a smile to my face every time. It marks the start of summer and warmer temperatures on the island. 

 My children and I have loved lupines before we moved to PEI, ever since we read the beautiful Miss Rumphius story by Barbara Cooney. It is one of her favourites.  

I am linking this post to the Outdoor  Hour Challenge Blog Carnival hosted by the Handbook of Nature Study blog. 

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  1. LoriJune 25, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    beautiful!

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  2. BarbJune 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Gorgeous! We saw yellow lupines on our trip to Oregon...they are beautiful flowers!

    Thanks for sharing your entry with the OHC.

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  3. Ms EvaJune 27, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I love lupines! I need to find that book! :)

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  4. gkgirlJune 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    i love these! and great shots!! :)

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  5. KC CoakeJune 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Gorgeous! How long do the lupine blooms last? We love Miss Rumphius as well...great book!
    KC

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    1. lJuly 2, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      They last a few weeks from what I have seen!

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  6. PIColletteAugust 23, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I love lupins too! We have many on the sides of roads in NB too but I don't think they are quite as prolific here as they are on PEI. We didn't see as many as I would've liked when we visited in June, although we did see some...P Collette

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