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Plant non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom vegetable seeds in your Victory Garden
All of our vegetable garden seeds are chosen for reliable germination
All of our herb seed packets contain detailed sowing and saving instructions
Bring butterflies, bees and other pollinators to your survival garden with flowers
All of our flower seed packets contain detailed sowing and saving instructions
Provide for your family and improve your garden by growing grains and cover crops.
Heirloom, Non-GMO grains and cover crops make great farmer seeds for small homesteads
Get started on your gardening journey with our free grow guide and planting planners.
Expand your knowledge of growing survival food
Microgreens sprout in just days, are super easy to grow and packed with nutrition
Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) are iconic in Texas. They’re admired for their beauty and resilience. These flowers bloom profusely in spring, creating displays of blue. They symbolize a new season arrival, and are suited for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 13. Bluebonnets thrive in conditions that mimic their arid habitat. They are excellent for xeriscaping, requiring little water.
Planting bluebonnet seeds in fall yields the best results, as it allows them to undergo the seasonal changes that trigger growth in spring. They need a period of cold to germinate effectively, so if you’re sowing these seeds in spring they’ll need a period of cold stratification or scarification to encourage germination. Break the seed’s hard coat to scarify them gently by rubbing them with sandpaper or nick them with a knife or nail file. Sow directly in a sunny location, by pressing them into the soil. Don’t cover them, as they need light to germinate, which will occurs in early spring. Keep the soil moist until then.
Bluebonnets are low-maintenance flowers. They need occasional watering in prolonged dry periods and prefer soils that are not overly rich. After blooming, the plants will go to seed. Allow the seed pods to dry on the plant—this natural reseeding process ensures they will grow the following year.
With Survival Garden Seeds' bluebonnet seeds, gardeners have a chance to grow wildflowers with minimal effort. They are as gorgeous as they are resilient, providing beautiful blue carpets of Texas flowers. Enjoy bluebonnet seeds in your garden and see what the fuss is about.
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