10 Seeds Lupinus texensis Texas Bluebonnet Wildflower

Lupinus texensis, commonly known as Texas Bluebonnet, is a cool-season annual wildflower celebrated for its dense spikes of deep blue blossoms tipped with white. A beloved native of Texas, it creates a striking low-growing carpet of color in spring. This listing offers 10 seeds for gardeners seeking an authentic regional wildflower display.
In the landscape, Texas Bluebonnet is ideal for meadows, roadside plantings, pollinator gardens, and naturalized beds. The flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, and the plants fix nitrogen in the soil, improving conditions for neighboring species. After blooming, seed pods form and can self-sow for future seasons.
Species: Lupinus texensis
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant_Habit: Low-growing rosette with upright flower spikes
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, low fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8 as an annual
Germination: 14-30 days with scarification or stratification
Sowing: Direct sow in fall or scarify and sow in early spring
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Allow spent flowers to set seed for natural reseeding