Lupinus texensis |
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Lupine, Texas Bluebonnet |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
Texas Bluebonnets, the state flower of Texas, are very showy drought tolerant annual wildflowers covering thousands of miles of roadside in Texas. It has wonderful blue flowers in spring.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.