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Thursday - February 12, 2015
From: Chesterfield, MO
Region: Southwest
Topic: Wildflowers
Title: When do wildflowers bloom in the Texas Hill Country
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
Approximately when do the wild flowers bloom in Hill country? I would love to see them. I know it depends on winter weather conditions. I have a short vacation mid March, was considering a trip there this year.ANSWER:
The peak of Lupinus texensis (Texas bluebonnet) blooming is usually around the first weekend in April. We don't expect it to be different this year, but it should be a very good year for wildflower blooms in general because we have had well-spaced rains and the bluebonnet rosettes are to be seen everywhere. There should be a good showing of wildflowers of all sorts along with the bluebonnets by mid-March.
You can check several webpages in March with information about routes for seeing bluebonnets:
- Texas Bluebonnet Sightings
- Escape to the Lakes and Hills of Texas
- Shop Across Texas
- Visit Brenham Texas
- Texas Less Traveled
The Texas Department of Transportation in previous years has had a Wildflower Hotline beginning in March. Check their webpage this March to find bluebonnets hotspots.
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