Bluebonnets
- Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Height: 12–24 inches
Bloom Time: Spring
Description:
Texas Bluebonnet is the iconic state flower of Texas, displaying dense spikes of vivid blue blooms tipped with white. This beloved annual wildflower is essential to Texas pollinator ecology, providing abundant early-season nectar for native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Bluebonnets prefer poor, well-drained soils and thrive in full sun, creating sweeping spring displays when planted in mass.
Planting Tips:
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Sow in late fall into bare soil to allow winter stratification.
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Avoid rich or heavily amended soils—bluebonnets perform best in lean ground.
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Water lightly until established, then only during prolonged drought.
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Allow seed pods to mature and drop if you want natural reseeding.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall
Nativity to Texas: Yes
