Herself’s Houston Garden

Bluebonnets bloom down here from early April to early May. The last of them are fading for the year as I write this entry.

Bluebonnets are natural only to Texas and became the state flower in 1901.

Seeds should be planted in September-October and then pour boiling water over the soil to help germination. Or you can soak your seeds over night prior to planting. When this years plants have dried out, shake the flowers over the ground to spread the seeds about for next year’s crop.

Though they are annuals they will often reseed for next year.

Bluebonnets want full sun and will thrive in any soil. They are drought tolerant.