Grow this world-famous wildflower and enjoy the natural splendor Texas enjoys. These flowers, coupled with a few other famous species such as Indian Paintbrush, make the Texas spring truly one of the world’s top natural wildflower shows. Texas Bluebonnets are notoriously picky and can be slow to grow and flower but with a little patience, your can establish and enjoy them year after year. By the way, officially, several lupine species are called “Texas Bluebonnet” and qualify as the Texas state flower; however, this is the most popular one. For surefire lupine meadow color, try planting different varieties together, such as Lupinus succulentus., Lupinus perennis or Lupinus densiflorus .
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More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM016001 AM013427 (1 Pound) AM013426 (1 Ounce) AM013430 (1/4 Pound) AM013428 (10 Pounds) AM013429 (5 Pounds)
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Common Name | Texas Bluebonnet |
Botanical Name | Lupinus texensis |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
Mature Height | 8-12" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Native To | Eastern and Southern Texas |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 181 sq ft. 1 lb covers 725 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 3,625 sq ft. 10 lbs covers 7,250 sq ft. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Great For Mass Plantings |
Additional Information | Perennial in warm regions. Annual in cold regions. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |