How to Plant Texas Bluebonnet Seeds
The Texas bluebonnet, or Lupinus texensis, is the state flower of the Lone Star State. It has a beautiful bloom with dark blue petals arranged around a white tip. The plant is a favorite of those who want a hearty, low-maintenance flower that will continue to grow year after year. Does this Spark an idea?
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Buy Bluebonnet seed that has been chemically scarified. This increases your chances for success.
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Plan your planting in either September or October. Ideally, plant in a gravelly and well-drained soil that gets either partial or full sunlight. The Texas bluebonnet is forgiving of most conditions and does not need especially fertile soil, but it will not do well in clay soils or others that retain a lot of water.
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Loosen the soil and scatter seed generously in the planting area. Use a rake and gently work the seeds into the soil so that they are covered with a thin layer of soil, to make them less vulnerable to being blown away or eaten by birds.
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Keep the soil and seeds damp, but not soaked, over the next 10 days, in which time germination will occur. Don't over-water the seedlings, as they are likely to die from too much water. Most bluebonnets do not need watering, and they require little maintenance. Not much will be happening above the surface of the soil, but during the cold months, the plant is developing an extensive root system.
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Fertilize the plants with a well-balanced fertilizer once or twice during the season.
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