![]() It is not deer resistant though, which I have found out the hard way. Winecup is drought tolerant thanks to its tuber root. You can also find transplants at the nursery.Īlso called a Purple Poppy Mallow, Winecup has the prettiest deep magenta flowers! This low-growing perennial wildflower has a sprawling growth habit and would look pretty trailing over a pot. When to plant: Sow seeds in spring or fall (preferred).Mexican Hat will bloom all summer long! Mexican Hat will continue blooming in your garden all summer long! (Image source: ) It is a great nectar plant for pollinators and birds enjoy the seeds. The center disk of the flower rises a couple inches above the red and orange petals. This bold colored flower resembles a Mexican sombrero. ![]() Each flower only lasts one day! Pink Evening Primrose is a delicate, pretty flower. The flowers tend to open in the evening and close in the morning. Its soft pink hue is one of my favorite flower colors. It also goes by the names Pink Buttercup and Pink Ladies. Pink Evening Primrose is just one common name for this plant. Find transplants at nursery in the spring.ģ) Pink Evening Primrose ( Oenothera speciosa) Butterfly host plant: Gaillardia Flower Moth and Painted Schinia Moth.Indian Blanket can truly blanket the area where it is planted! (Image source: ) Just make sure the area has good drainage. You can provide supplemental water for a longer bloom period. It will create a “blanket” of flowers in good conditions. This hardy wildflower has a long bloom period and is one of the easiest wildflowers to grow! Top 10 Tips for Growing Texas Bluebonnets 2) Indian Blanket ( Gaillardia pulchella)Īlso known as Blanket Flower and Firewheel, this common Texas wildflower shines with its bright red and yellow blooms. When to plant: Bluebonnet seed may need to be scarified.Butterfly host plant: Host plant for Elfin and Hairstreak butterflies.Native to: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida.The individual petals resemble olden-day bonnets! As the state flower of Texas, Bluebonnets are a must! (Image source: ) These sun-loving flowers are bluish purple with a white tip. Starting with the most well-known wildflower in the state of Texas, the Texas Bluebonnet! Our state flower can be found along roadsides starting in March. I’ve included their common names as well as their scientific names (in parentheses). Here are some of the beautiful wildflowers you can grow. Grow wildflowers and you can make a beautiful bouquet from your own yard! Top 10 Texas Wildflowers to Grow ![]()
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