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Texas bluebonnet
Lupinus texensis
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A wildflower native to Texas featuring dense spikes of vibrant blue-purple flowers that bloom in spring. It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers full sun in well-drained soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Texas native
Native to: Texas
Function & Care
erosion controlnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation