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First blooms of Lupinus texensis or Texas Bluebonnet |
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Lupinus texensis
(Texas Bluebonnet)
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Family: Papilionaceae
Origin: Haiti, Dominican Republic
Light: Full sun
Height: 6-12"'
Spread: 12-15"
Blooms: Blue flowers with tnge of white,
tall plume,
late Spring
Foliage: Bluish-green
with faint white edge, 5-7 hairy leaflets in a rosette
Soil: Poor-average, well-drained, Soil pH: neutral 6.6-7.5
Water: Regular
Insect/Disease: Root rot, leaf spot, leaf blight, rust, powdery
mildew
Propagation: Seeds
Uses: Container, groundcover, beddings, borders
Comments: Lupinus texensis or Texas Bluebonnet is an attractive annual plant
that self-sows freely. Deadhead to prevent future volunteer plants
or grow in a pot to contain the spread. Texas Bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-8b |
