Bluebonnets were among the first flowers to bloom this year, in late February. Now, in May, they are no longer the showy display that they were, because so many other things are blooming now as well. Some plants have completely given themselves up to seed and have died, at which point I leave the roots in the ground and compost the rest. However, I am surprised at how many blooms, and even buds, that I still have. The newer flowers seem a little smaller and paler than the ones earlier in the season. This photo shows a single plant that has flowers on the left, a bud in the center, and spent seed pods on the right.
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
Rewilding My Lot 
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