Description: At 35 cents per seed you will not find a better price out there for this quality! These seeds were hand collected in Texas from natural prairie and diligently cared for. This species has a high germination rate. Highly drought tolerant. They will be either scarified or cold stratified for you depending on the season so they are ready to plant! IMPORTANT - As a legume (seed pod) plant the Maroon Bluebonnet is a nitrogen fixing wonder. This unique trait creates fertile soil in established Bluebonnet areas making them a great companion plant. Bluebonnets also provide food for wildlife and food for pollinators such as Honey Bees and Monarch Butterflies. Plant and germinate these seeds and you are doing a good thing for nature! Description: NAME: Maroon Texas Bluebonnet NATIVE HABITAT: Blackland Prairie OTHER COMMON NAMES: Alamo Fire Bluebonnet / Aggie Bluebonnets SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lupinus texensis COLOR: Maroon / Off - White PLANT SEEDS: To increase the chances of success, these seeds will be scarified to emulate natural weathering processes in the fall. In the spring, the seeds go through a cold stratification process to emulate winter freeze. Both processes assist in breaking down the tough outer coating of the seeds to assist germination. BLOOM TIME: March - June HARDINESS ZONE: Bluebonnets grow well in the south 4-8 PLANT HEIGHT: 13 - 22 LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: At least 8 hours full sun SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Tolerant to most Midwest soil types. Water one inch per week to get started. QUANTITY: 20 seeds OTHER: This species only grows in Texas The flowers are gorgeous. This Bluebonnet tolerates arid conditions and behaves well in backyard garden conditions. These seeds have been properly dried and confirmed bacteria and bug free. These seeds are very versatile because they can be planted nearly year round with a high germination rate. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with planting ideas!Payments must be made within 2 days.No international bidders.Thanks for looking!
Price: 7 USD
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-12-04T23:15:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Climate: Semiarid
Common Name: Maroon Texas Bluebonnet
Color: Multicolor
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Running
Soil Type: Well drained, Alkaline
Brand: Alamo Fire
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Soil pH: Alkaline
Type: Texas Native
Watering: Light
Life Cycle: Perennial
Genus: Lupinus
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Fast Growing
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
