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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.
- Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) begins blooming early spring, but the Big Bend bluebonnet can bloom as early as January. The Texas Legislature designated all six species that grow in the state, which are members of the large lupine genus, the State Flower.
- Indian paintbrush (Castilleja spp.) blooms early spring throughout the state. There are several species, whose colors vary from scarlet to orange, cream, yellow, and occasionally purple.
- Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), also called firewheel, blooms April to June across much of the state. Not often seen in large masses, the flower’s brilliant combination of red, orange, and yellow resembles brightly woven fabric.
- Drummond phlox (Phlox drummondii) blooms early spring. They occur most frequently in spectacular masses of color among sandy post-oak woods and along roadsides in south-central Texas and are named for Scottish botanist Thomas Drummond, who collected the plants on a visit to Texas in 1834.
- 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.
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.
- 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)
The climate is ideal for wildflowers in Texas, thanks to its rainy spring and long summer filled with warm temps and clear skies. Texas is home to over 2,700 different species of wildflowers, including evening primrose and bluebonnet. Keep reading to learn about the most common wildflowers you can see in the state.
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.
