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Lupines
May 17, 2015 9:38:26 GMT -5
Post by brownrexx on May 17, 2015 9:38:26 GMT -5
So glad you figured out how to post pics. I have never heard of a Blue Karner but it looks beautiful.
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 9:52:11 GMT -5
Post by lisaann on May 17, 2015 9:52:11 GMT -5
I think I am getting a pink flower: I have buds on the other plant too, but not showing color yet.
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 10:09:43 GMT -5
Post by desertwoman on May 17, 2015 10:09:43 GMT -5
omg that blue garner butterfly is beautiful. As a national Preserve shouldn't Pine Bush be spared from developers?
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 10:10:37 GMT -5
Post by lilolpeapicker on May 17, 2015 10:10:37 GMT -5
Cool....looking forward to its opening.
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 10:12:00 GMT -5
Post by prunella on May 17, 2015 10:12:00 GMT -5
the only natural lupine... I'm glad you posted this info about the butterfly. I think the comment should include "that the Karner blue depends on!" There are many many native lupine species (more than 100 in California alone) and they do show up in white and yellow as well as blue. That said, the Karner blue and its dependancy on one particular lupine ( Lupinus perennis) was quite surprising. And while I'm no expert, the only other example that I can think of where a butterfly species is that selective is the Monarch and the milkweed. All butterfly species have a specific host plant family because the caterpillars depend on some chemical found in their host plant. Butterflies can detect the chemical makeup of their host by the touch of their feet. The info in the Wikipedia article (http://tinyurl.com/mkufkzh) is really interesting, and sadly, more and more common to read about habitat loss due to mostly human causes. There have been many comments here about milkweed and Monarchs, but it would be good to mention that there are all sorts of butterflies and so all sorts of host plants. And of course butterflies will nectar at any flower they can access! They don't hover, so a platform is needed, and Aster family flowers are a great choice to include around your gardens. Any Lantana ( Verbenaceae) is a great plant. While larger butterflies are always easy to notice, you might be surprised at the many small blue butterflies if you start really looking for them. Many are "plain" blue, but some are more colorful with rows of orange spots on lower wings (those are in the Plebejus group). Males are actually brown! So even as lupine blooms are fading, there's a summer of color getting ready to bloom and a surprising variety of butterflies looking for a drink. Keep a watch out.
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 10:49:13 GMT -5
Post by lilolpeapicker on May 17, 2015 10:49:13 GMT -5
DW, yes, it should be and is but developers keep trying. It dies down for awhile and some developer wants his paws on it so a battle ensues. So far the preserve is winning. Let's hope it can continue.
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 14:41:10 GMT -5
Post by brownrexx on May 17, 2015 14:41:10 GMT -5
I have a couple of really large "butterfly bushes" and it is surprising how many different types of butterflies can be on them at one time. It's fun to watch.
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 15:37:38 GMT -5
Post by desertwoman on May 17, 2015 15:37:38 GMT -5
I'm always amazed at the chutzpah some people have. A dedicated National Preserve and they are rattling the gates. Geez.
It shouldn't even be an issue!
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Lupines
May 17, 2015 15:41:11 GMT -5
Post by lilolpeapicker on May 17, 2015 15:41:11 GMT -5
The blue karner butterfly is an endangered species. The caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves. The adults on the nectar.
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Lupines
May 23, 2015 6:38:00 GMT -5
Post by lisaann on May 23, 2015 6:38:00 GMT -5
5 days later with chives in bloom:
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Lupines
May 24, 2015 20:03:57 GMT -5
Post by brownrexx on May 24, 2015 20:03:57 GMT -5
My yellow lupine that I bought this year will be blooming soon.
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Lupines
May 25, 2015 7:04:41 GMT -5
Post by lilolpeapicker on May 25, 2015 7:04:41 GMT -5
Are those the chives that spread easily, LA.
Looking forward to that opening, brown. Will there be continuing flowers or will it stopped there? I would be interested in knowing that and how long the bloom lasts. Is this a different plant than the one you mentioned was wilting or did it come back?
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Post by lisaann on May 25, 2015 9:04:58 GMT -5
Here is my next one blooming, and scarlet runner beans in the background running up the arbor:
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Lupines
May 25, 2015 9:05:30 GMT -5
Post by brownrexx on May 25, 2015 9:05:30 GMT -5
Is this a different plant than the one you mentioned was wilting or did it come back? No, it was the Baptisia that I got at the local plant exchange that was wilting. The Lupine was a plant that I bought at the local greenhouse because I wanted a yellow one. I don't know how long the bloom lasts, but I'll let you know.
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Lupines
May 25, 2015 9:17:40 GMT -5
Post by lisaann on May 25, 2015 9:17:40 GMT -5
Pea,
onion chives don't spread here for me.
I decided I like the purple one in my above pic better than my pink one.
I'll look forward to Rexx's yellow one opening up.
So much to admire!
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