June 18 – Lupines – A Tapestry of Summer

By mid-June, the beautiful lupine wildflowers rise from local ditches and hillsides, decorating the landscape with a tapestry of purple, pink, blue, and white. Lupines often bloom right around the summer solstice, when the days are longest, and the fields are at their peak green. They are one of the signature wildflowers of early summer in the Northland.

Lupines are not just beautiful. Their deep taproot can reach deep underground, allowing them to survive in harsh, dry conditions. Lupines are also an essential food source for many pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds.

Lupine leaves resemble little umbrellas, and they turn toward the sun during the day to capture more light. In much the same way, by turning toward the Son, Jesus Christ, during our days, we receive the light and blessings we need for today.

“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” — Luke 12:27

Next time you see a patch of lupines, remember to turn toward the Son and grow.