Sprouting Bluebonnets...

10 years ago

I live in far North East Texas where bluebonnets usually
come up in early spring. Yesterday I stopped at entrance of our long driveway to treat fire ant hill.

As I got within a foot or so of the hill, I noticed the bluebonnets have come up.

Anyone else encountered this?

Suzi

Comments (5)

phoenix7801
10 years ago
The bluebonnets have already come up around here in San Antonio. They'll overwinter as tiny rosettes then get bigger around March.
jardineratx
10 years ago
I have always had the bluebonnets up at this time of year.
Molly
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lucas_tx_gw
10 years ago
Maybe you just never noticed them before but they will germinate and sprout in the fall whenever there is adequate moisture, which there has been this year. Mine are up as well.
Vulture61
10 years ago
Similar situation here in Kyle. However, frequently the ones that germinated early die during the winter.

Omar
jardineratx
10 years ago
I agree with Omar. Some of the young bluebonnets that germinate early do indeed die during winter, although the majority do just fine. In addition to the self-sown BBs, I always broadcast a few more seeds to allow for the loss.
Molly