LUPINUS texensis (Texas Bluebonnet)

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The state flower of Texas, commonly known as the ‘Texas Bluebonnet’ is an annual wildflower that beckons thousands of people to the countryside to view its springtime flower show. Enjoy its sky-blue beauty in your landscape by planting it in dry, rocky sites, such as along driveways and curbsides. Not...
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The state flower of Texas, commonly known as the ‘Texas Bluebonnet’ is an annual wildflower that beckons thousands of people to the countryside to view its springtime flower show. Enjoy its sky-blue beauty in your landscape by planting it in dry, rocky sites, such as along driveways and curbsides. Not only does the state flower of Texas bloom oceans of blue, but this famous wildflower forms attractive rosettes in winter. This is the species often used by highway departments and garden clubs.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 875 44
1/4LB 3,500 175
1/2LB 7,000 350
1LB 14,000 700
5LB 70,000 3,500

Scientific Name: Lupinus Texensis

Common Name: Texas Bluebonnet

Plant Type: Annual

Family: Fabaceae – Pea Family 

Native Range: Native and Endemic to Texas, Plus some Mexican states

Height: 8-12 "

Spread: 24 "

Habitat: Prairies, Open fields, Roadsides

Zone: 3-8

Exposure: Full sun exposure 

Blooming Season: Late March through Early April 

Attracts: Bees and Butterflies    

Flower Color: Blue and White with shades of pink 

Moisture: Moderate 

Water Requirement: Low to moderate 

Soil Type: Sandy soil, Well-drained soil 

Soil pH: 6-7 pH

Advantage: Easy to grow 

Uses: Attracting/Repelling Wildlife, Benefits beyond the Home Garden, Soil Enrichment 

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