We were on our way home from my husband’s work and decided at the last minute to pull over and take some pictures in the field of bluebonnets. Other cars followed suit and pulled over too. It was awesome. So glad this tradition is still going strong here in North Texas. Here are Real Facts About Texas Bluebonnets and making memories.
Real Facts About Texas Bluebonnets
I don’t remember the bluebonnets looking this pretty. If I hadn’t gone to my husband’s work, I probably would have missed out on these photos and memories. Bluebonnets don’t stay around long, so if you spot them, pull over, but be super careful, and take some pictures. If interested, here’s an article on Choosing the Right Plant for Your Garden which bluebonnets would be great – if you can grow them!
Facts About Texas Bluebonnets
- The Texas bluebonnet became the official state flower of the Lone Star State in 1901. Its scientific name is Lupinus texensis. Other names for the Texas bluebonnet are buffalo clover and wolf flower. Mexicans refer to this flower as el Conejo. These varieties grow in the western, southern, and eastern regions of Texas.
- Texas bluebonnets are both perennials and annuals. In warmer climates, they are perennials. Though they tend to bloom more successfully in warmer climates, Texas bluebonnets can also be grown as annuals in colder climates in areas with full sun 8 to 10 hours a day.
- These beautiful bonnets, named for their color and shape, bloom in clusters. The most common variety has flowers that are vivid royal blue, while the florets have white tips. Some varieties are pink and white. Each floret on the Texas bluebonnet plant looks like a small bonnet. The plants grow 1 to 2 feet tall.
- You will find them in fields and along the roadside in their native Texas soil, though it is possible to cultivate them in your garden. Bluebonnets can grow in several regions, though they bloom best when they grow in Texas.
- Texas bluebonnets are members of the lupine family, and therefore prefer soil that is sandy and loose. For best results, do not overwater these flowers. If you want to grow bluebonnets in pots, make sure the containers drain well. It is easier to grow bluebonnets from transplants than from seeds.
These are so pretty!! Love the bright colors
Thank you Kelly…and Happy New Year to you!!
beautiful. it is a candid picture. I like the color and looks like a blueberry flower.
Surprisingly, I have never seen so many blue bonnets……earlier.
These flowers are so beautiful and specially the colour, purplish blue
So Beautiful & Your Handsome Boy Looks Like He's Having Fun!!
Those are so beautiful! I love wildflowers and your pictures are equally as beautiful! Your little one just ads to it.
Texas bluebonnets are very pretty, not that I've ever seen one in person. I love looking at wildflowers which do grow on the sides of our NY highways as well as in fields and some people allow them to grow wild in their yards! Love that look!! Buttercups are my favorite-then Queens Anne Lace and the daisies of course! These are beautiful photos.
How beautiful… I miss fields with flowers, very rare that we have some in Floirda, soo many weeds, trees and well.. houses.. The pictures are priceless and thanks for the info about the Bluebonnets .. I had no idea that that's actually a flower… LOVE it.. learned something new today (Well… I'm from Germany, sooo we don't have those at all..lol)
I had no idea there was a festival! How cool! I'd go if it wasn't so far away. I do know I better get my blue bonnet pictures taken soon!
What beautiful photos! I would love to see that field in person. I stopped in Texas for the very first time earlier this month, but it doesn't really count because I didn't leave the airport, haha!
Just beautiful! I've lived here all my life and we have never ever taken blueblonnet pics. I can't believe I'm admitting this. Today, I found a great patch off the beaten path and not near the freeway. I think I'm going to take the kids.
This year is your year – they are beautiful than ever!! Don't forget!!
You are reminding me we HAVE to do this by this weekend so we don't miss them. This is definitely a annual must do for any Texan.
I know…all of a sudden there they were..and yep, they'll be gone soon…so don't delay…do today!!
I'm so in love with the Blue Bonnets this year!