NATIVE WILDFLOWERS
Mt Hood In Bloom
for July & August
Lupinus latifolius-Broadleaf Lupine
The purple spiky Lupine is commonly seen throughout the Villages of Mt Hood, in meadows, along trails and even along the roadside.
These tall, hardy flowers grow easily and usually in masses up to about the 6000-foot elevation mark. You will often notice bright orange and red Indian Paint Brush mixed among the purple Lupine, making for a very lovely color field.
Details: Perennial herb up to 2’ tall.
Flowers: Many small on tall spikes of lavender to darker blue.
Leaves: Typically hairy, palm-like with up to 9 leaves.
Habitat: Moist, in open forest up to sub alpine meadows.
Photo provided by : Reny Parker, www.renyswildflowers.com
July/August 2007
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All stories are written by Courtney Vermaas who grew up on Mt Hood as an avid skier. She graduated from the University of Oregon in June 2006 with a journalism degree and a minor in communications. She has continued her interest in skiing by coaching young racers year-round. In addition to skiing, she loves writing, photography and traveling.