Description

Bluebonnet Seeds (Lupinus texensis) are a beloved Texas native, known for their stunning blue flowers with white terminal tips. Resembling the shamrock of Ireland, the bluebonnet is a floral trademark of the Lone Star State. Perfect for wildflower areas and meadows, these drought-tolerant flowers self-sow, ensuring a captivating spring display year after year. Known for attracting bees and serving as a butterfly host plant, bluebonnets are a standout addition to any garden.

Botanical Name: Lupinus texensis
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Texas
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 8″–24″ tall, 12″ wide
Variety Information: ½” blue fragrant flowers massed on stalks with white terminal tips.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Mild Climates: Sept. through Nov. Cold Climates: In fall, or 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or when soil temperature is 55°–70°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Start in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground without disturbing roots.
Days to Emerge: 15–25 days (or longer)
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: 4″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 12″ apart

50 seeds.