Starting with the most well-known wildflower in the state of Texas, the Texas Bluebonnet! Our state flower can be found along roadsides starting in March. These sun-loving flowers are bluish purple with a white tip. The individual petals resemble olden-day bonnets! blue bonnet in TexasAs the state flower of Texas, Bluebonnets are a must! (Image source: Canva.com) Native to: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida Bloom period: March-May Sun requirements: 8+ hours a day Height: <1 ft.
Butterfly host plant: Host plant for Elfin and Hairstreak butterflies When to plant: Bluebonnet seed may need to be scarified. Scatter seeds in fall.
You can plant transplants before Feb. 15 in spring.
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