Lupinus texensis (Texas Bluebonnets)

Bluebonnets are iconic Texas wildflowers that wow us with their lovely flower displays in the spring.  Bluebonnets will thrive in any soil as long as it is well drained and in full sun. In fact, they thrive in disturbed, poor soils.  They are drought tolerant once established. Bluebonnets work well in wildflower gardens, micro-prairies, and naturalized areas.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Blue Bloom time Spring Attracts Butterflies Host plant Hairstreak and Elfin butterflies   DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct  Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)