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dustinkoller OP t1_j8eq9ii wrote

Doing some gardening and these are everywhere on my property

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dr_cl_aphra t1_j8et5mz wrote

Those are lupins and given that those are empty seed pods, you’re likely to start seeing a boatload more. But they’re very pretty when they bloom in the early summer.

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Thin_Meaning_4941 t1_j8eyj7t wrote

I’d leave as many as possible; they’re very attractive to bees, and they do pull right out if you get overrun.

Also, Miss Rumphius.

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Brains_4_Soup t1_j8fjohu wrote

Unfortunately, they are also an invasive species in Maine. Plant native clover for nitrogen and bees and native milkweed for the butterflies instead please! (I still think lupines are pretty through)

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Amelaista t1_j8g421v wrote

There are many many species of Lupine, many are native to North America. The fancy garden ones in multiple colors are European and there may be invasive species but thats very difficult to tell from just seed pods.

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BracedRhombus t1_j8i9l8y wrote

I read that book many times to my son when he was growing up.

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geaibleu t1_j8f9d79 wrote

They bring nitrogen into soil and help break up compacted soil with their tap root.

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