TEXAS BLUEBONNET
Lupinus texenis
SKU: 1768-10
Description
One of the most known wildflowers, the Texas Bluebonnet is easily grown seeds, and it can transform a field into a colorful display of lovely blue wild flowers!
The Texas Bluebonnet wildflower was adopted as the State Flower of Texas in 1901 and is most often seen in beautiful floral displays along road sides, in woodlands, and in pastures all over the state. Though native to Texas, these wild flowers grow in other states and areas in North America, and when planted in mass, the visual effect is stunning.
The scent of these blossoms has been diversely described, many people say they give off no scent, while others describe the scent as sweet.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-10
Height: 60cm, 24"
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 10
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Lightly scratch the seeds between two layers of sand paper before planting. Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and water in. Keep it continually moist. Once they are about 3-6" tall they can be planted outdoors in a sunny location. Water occasionally until established. Once established they are drought tolerant.
Description
One of the most known wildflowers, the Texas Bluebonnet is easily grown seeds, and it can transform a field into a colorful display of lovely blue wild flowers!
The Texas Bluebonnet wildflower was adopted as the State Flower of Texas in 1901 and is most often seen in beautiful floral displays along road sides, in woodlands, and in pastures all over the state. Though native to Texas, these wild flowers grow in other states and areas in North America, and when planted in mass, the visual effect is stunning.
The scent of these blossoms has been diversely described, many people say they give off no scent, while others describe the scent as sweet.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-10
Height: 60cm, 24"
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 10
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Lightly scratch the seeds between two layers of sand paper before planting. Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and water in. Keep it continually moist. Once they are about 3-6" tall they can be planted outdoors in a sunny location. Water occasionally until established. Once established they are drought tolerant.
