Texas Bluebonnet

Lupinus texensis, Fabaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sawtooth SunflowerHelianthus grosseserratus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Ponderosa PinePinus ponderosa

Nitrogen Fixation

Leavenworth's EryngoEryngium leavenworthii

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Plains Prickly PearOpuntia polyacantha

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Drummond's OnionAllium drummondii

Pest DeterrentNitrogen Fixation

Uses

Functions

Soil ImprovementNitrogen FixationPrairie Restoration

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Texas Bluebonnet grow in?

Texas Bluebonnet grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Texas Bluebonnet a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Texas Bluebonnet is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Texas Bluebonnet?

Good companions for Texas Bluebonnet include Sawtooth Sunflower, Ponderosa Pine, Leavenworth's Eryngo, Plains Prickly Pear, Drummond's Onion.

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