(Lupinus texensis)
All six species of lupine that grow in Texas have been designated as the official state flower by the State Legislature. They start blooming in late March and, unfortunately, they are just about done. There is a fairly rare pink variety that blooms exclusively in this area. I had hoped to get a photo of it but I missed my chance this year.
All six species of lupine that grow in Texas have been designated as the official state flower by the State Legislature. They start blooming in late March and, unfortunately, they are just about done. There is a fairly rare pink variety that blooms exclusively in this area. I had hoped to get a photo of it but I missed my chance this year.
So, lupine is the same thing as bluebonnet? I didn't realize that. They are beautiful, showy flowers.
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ReplyDeleteBluebonnet is a variety of lupine native to Texas. All bluebonnets are lupines, but not all lupines are bluebonnets.
ReplyDeleteThere's probably more information on bluebonnets here than you ever wanted to know!
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/98promotions/julyoct
Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteAs I was looking at this photo my wife said "Bluebonnets are a flower"? I always thought it was margarine! Thanks for educating her :)
They look a lot like bleeding hearts from the photos. Very pretty blue color.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue. I had never seen such a pretty blue flower until I came to Texas.
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ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine another flower being the Texas State Flower. The Bluebonnet is so Texas, and you captured the colors perfectly. Great job!
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