Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) in Texas
Description:
Bluebonnets are iconic Texas wildflowers known for their vibrant blue-purple blooms that carpet fields and roadsides in the spring. They are drought-tolerant and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Description:
Bluebonnets are iconic Texas wildflowers known for their vibrant blue-purple blooms that carpet fields and roadsides in the spring. They are drought-tolerant and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Description
Planting Instructions:
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- Location:Plant Bluebonnets in a sunny location with well-drained soil. They thrive in full sun.
- Planting:Sow seeds directly into the garden in late summer to fall for spring blooms. Alternatively, you can purchase nursery-grown seedlings. Bluebonnets have a hard seed coat, so it’s recommended to scarify seeds before planting to improve germination rates.
- Spacing:Space seeds or seedlings about 6 to 12 inches apart.
- Care:Bluebonnets are relatively low-maintenance once established. Water occasionally during dry spells, but avoid overwatering as they are drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and prevent self-seeding.
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