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Jun 29, 2023 · Texas wildflowers are found in a variety of habitats—from the dry, arid deserts of Western Texas to the hot, humid climates of Houston, Corpus Christi, and Dallas in the east and south. Wildflowers that thrive in the Texan landscape also thrive in gardens.
- Texas Bluebonnet. Scientific Name: Lupinus texensis. The Texas Bluebonnet is an annual herb that features blue or white blooms that appear from March to May.
- Firewheel. Scientific Name: Gaillardia pulchella. The Firewheel is an annual herb that typically grows no taller than 2 feet. It produces brightly colored flowers that have a yellow outer band and red center.
- Pink Evening Primrose. Scientific Name: Oenothera speciosa. The Texas Primrose has pink or white colored flowers and will bloom from February all the way to October.
- Texas Indian Paintbrush. Scientific Name: Castilleja indivisa. The Texas Indian Paintbrush is a biennial or annual wildflower that can grow between 6 and 18 inches tall.
Apr 8, 2022 · Texas is home to a rich and vibrant diversity of wildflower species, and each region boasts its own peculiarities. Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, says the secret lies in the size and scope of the state’s natural landscape.
- Bluebonnet. Lupinus texensis— Begins blooming early spring (but Big Bend bluebonnet can bloom as early as January). All six species of bluebonnet that grow in the state have been designated the State Flower by the Texas Legislature.
- Indian paintbrush. Castilleja spp. — Blooms early spring throughout the state. Several species, whose colors vary from scarlet to orange, cream, yellow, and occasionally purple.
- Indian blanket. Gaillardia pulchella— Blooms April to June across much of the state. When viewed in a mass, the brilliant combination of red, orange, and yellow resembles brightly woven fabric.
- Drummond phlox. Phlox drummondii— Blooms early spring. Occurs most frequently in spectacular masses of color among sandy post-oak woods and along roadsides in south Central Texas.
- Chicory. Cichorium intybus. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 1-4′ (30-120 cm) Bloom Time: Summer, Fall.
- Blue Vervain. Verbena hastata. Also known as the American Vervain or Swamp Verbena. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 2-5′ (60-150cm)
- Common Blue Violet. Viola sororia. Also known as Common Meadow Violet, Purple Violet, Woolly Blue Violet, Hooded Violet, and Wood Violet. Growing Information.
- Common Periwinkle. Vinca minor. Also known as Lesser Periwinkle or Dwarf Periwinkle. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 4-6″ (10-15cm)
Mar 17, 2017 · Wildflowers can be found through much of the Spring and Summer throughout the state of Texas. Here are 15 common, but beautiful wildflowers you should know.
Everything You Need to Know About Texas Wildflowers. With its sprawling size and diversity of landforms, Texas offers a treasure of spectacular wildflowers for residents and visitors alike. More than 5,000 species of flowering plants are native to Texas.
