Bluebonnet Seeds – Heirloom, Native

1.150 KD

The beautiful bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland’s floral trademark. It is a perfect flower for naturalized wildflower areas as seen along roadsides and in meadows of the south. Plant this cherished heirloom in mass for a captivating spring display. Self-sows readily for enjoyment year after year. Butterfly host plant and attracts bees.

Weight: 2 grams (~ 51 seeds)

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Description

 

Variety Info.:

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

 

Sowing Info.:

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: ⅛”

Seed Spacing: 4″

Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 12″ apart

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Weight 0.01 kg
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