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Texas Bluebonnet

Lupinus texensis

Annual

Popular

State flower of Texas with blue bonnets and white tips. Spring roadside icon. Symbol of Texas. Photo opportunities abundant. Lupine family. Protected in some areas.

Bloom Season

Spring

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 4 to 6 days

when properly cared for

Difficult to keep fresh - best enjoyed in the field

Cut when lower flowers are open, upper buds showing color

Use cool water and keep very cool

Protected in Texas - do not pick from roadsides

Short vase life 3-5 days

Remove air bubbles - recut underwater

Change water daily

Keep cold

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Light, sweet, grape-like fragrance

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Humans

Seeds and foliage contain alkaloids - can cause digestive upset

Fun Facts

State flower of Texas since 1901

Texans take bluebonnet photos so seriously its become a spring tradition

The white tip of each flower is said to honor the Alamo

Seeds can remain viable in soil for decades

Origin & History

Native to Texas, USA

Native to Texas and surrounding areas, the bluebonnet became the state flower in 1901 after lobbying by the Colonial Dames of America. Every spring, Texas highways burst with blue as millions of bluebonnets bloom, drawing visitors for family photos in the flowers - a beloved Texas tradition.