How to grow Texas Bluebonnet

Lupinus texensis

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Growing Texas bluebonnet from seed

Where winter temperatures stay above -13°C, sow seeds outdoors in early October or November.

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.48 inches (6.35 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Texas bluebonnet about 190 days before your last frost date .

How long does Texas bluebonnet take to grow?

These estimates for how long Texas bluebonnet takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Texas bluebonnet to germinate?: 31 days
Average 31 days | Min 19 days | Max 275 days (3)
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Days to Maturity How long until Texas bluebonnet is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 90 days
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When should I plant Texas bluebonnet?

Our when to plant Texas bluebonnet estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Texas bluebonnet before or after your last frost date.: 190 days before Last Frost Date

Texas bluebonnet Folklore & Trivia

It is widely belived that picking this flower is illegal. It is in fact not. ¹

Other names for Texas bluebonnet

Texas Bluebell

Lupinus texensis Hook.

Misspellings: Texas Blue Bonnet

Footnotes

¹ http://www.snopes.com/legal/bluebonnets.asp