Natural History Wanderings

Texas Wildflower and Bluebonnet Sightings Report : Texas Wildflower Hot Spots and Pictures by Gary Regner Photography reports on March 1, 2016

 Annual Wildflowers Beginning to Bloom Annual wildflowers including bluebonnets have begun to bloom in central Texas. Large numbers of bluebonnets are in early bloom along several roadsides including IH 35 in Austin. This is an early start to the wildflower season and a full two weeks earlier than last year. Undoubtedly this is due to a particularly mild winter and an unseasonably warm recent few weeks.

The unusual weather this year makes predicting how good the season will be difficult. We could see an early mediocre show if we don’t get more rain and the temperatures keep heating up. If the temperatures remain seasonal or cool and we receive good rain, we could see an above average and extended season. Already there are some reports from south Texas of nice displays of phlox.