Texas Bluebonnet

Texas Bluebonnet is a annual forb native to North Texas. It grows best in full sun with low water needs.

Texas Bluebonnet is the state flower and a spring icon. Blue spikes bloom March through May, often alongside Indian Paintbrush and other wildflowers. It is an annual that reseeds; let it go to seed if you want it to return next year.

Plant Bluebonnets in full sun with well-drained soil. They prefer lean, alkaline soil and can struggle in heavy clay. Scatter seed in fall for spring blooms. In HOA neighborhoods, a dedicated bed of Bluebonnets reads as intentional and distinctly Texan.

Bluebonnets fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting nearby plants. They attract bees. Avoid fertilizing; too much nitrogen reduces flowering. Pair with Blackfoot Daisy or Winecup for a spring show that transitions into summer color.

Bee species data compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, Discover Life, and the USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab. Plant-pollinator associations informed by published ecological literature.