All of the rosettes on our property survived and that appears to be the case across the state. The prolonged freeze also effectively ended any chance of early blooming, which should allow the plants to bloom simultaneously and on schedule.
Most importantly the water the melting brought will be very beneficial. Long range models do not indicate any hard freezes for the remainder of winter for Central and South Texas.
This is the sixth year I have made this list and it is growing increasingly difficult to make a top ten list. I want to share these awesome spots, but I see the locations being trampled down, people trespassing, and owners becoming fed up subsequently mowing the fields.
It was already hard enough with all of the development. The areas around Austin that were still somewhat rural a few years ago and had fields of flowers are basically all subdivisions now. If you decide to go to the following locations, use some common sense. Where will be stomping around figuratively, not actually stomping in the bluebonnets? Here are the top ten places to see bluebonnets in But if you get something, even a decent sized patch, then work it at the right time, you can still get a special image.
Highway starts picking them up about 15 miles north of Terlingua, then they tend to get thicker as you get closer into town. Sometimes BBNP is loaded with bluebonnets, most of the time it is slim pickings. Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive was nothing short of exceptional, with bluebonnets for miles. There are usually a few patches at Santa Elena Canyon. Typically late February is the time for bluebonnets in Big Bend, but with the prolonged cold spell, I think we may see the most severe delay of a season here.
As of now there have not been any blooms reported in the area after the freeze. Highway usually has a good showing of fields of wildflowers. Head west out of town on 29 towards Buchanan Dam and you will find the abandoned Bluebonnet Dance Hall and Tavern, which makes a great photo opportunity with the patch of bluebonnets in the foreground. Take Highway 29 from Llano to Mason as the roadsides there are often covered.
The grounds of the church and cemeteries along the road near Art are often covered with flowers. Highway 87 from Mason to Fredericksburg usually has good coverage. I would advise to check many of the small dirt, county roads southeast of Mason as you can. Fredericksburg is always an excellent stop during wildflower season.
The Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historical Site usually has longhorn with a few wildflowers in their pasture. Wildseed Farms, which grows acres of wildflowers and harvests the seeds. Highway 16 north of town is a very scenic drive with some roadside scenes. Keep in mind, these are planted fields. If you do take this route, remain in your vehicle and do not step off of the roadway. If you leave the road, you risk being arrested for trespassing.
The owners of the land have clearly and understandably grown tired of the crowds. There is free roaming livestock in the area. First, where else in Texas can you see the sea of blue flowers in the backdrop of bare mountains!
Second, Big Bend is quite remote and you can have the flowers all to yourself in the national park. Third, the Big Bend bluebonnet is a different type of bluebonnet — called the Chisos bluebonnets — and it can grow as tall as 3 to 4 feet! The area around San Antonio is a great place to see the spring wildflowers and bluebonnets in South Texas.
We love driving along the country roads southwest of San Antonio for beautiful flower fields. Consider driving around the area between I and I around the towns of Pleasanton, Poteet, Devine, Somerset and other nearby areas to see the flowers. Just drive around the outskirts of the city on farm to market roads and you are sure to see some Texas wildflowers.
Another good location is in the countryside around New Braunfels. There are also many areas that are bursting with flowers within the city limits and in the Gruene historic district. One of our favorites is Eisenhower Park, which has many flower patches. Another is the Rolling Oaks Mall which is a popular bluebonnets portrait spot.
The Bluebonnet House is one of the most photographed houses in Texas — you can photograph the historic house surrounded by a large flower field. The deteriorating 19th century house makes for great bluebonnet photos in the countryside. The exact address of the house is N. US Highway The Bluebonnet Cafe was opened in and is the perfect place to have lunch and shop for some souvenirs. It has the best bluebonnets in Texas: these Hill Country beauties are larger than the southern bluebonnets and white tipped.
They look beautiful in photos. Both these small towns make an excellent day trip destination from Austin, Texas. This botanic garden is managed by the University of Texas at Austin and is home to acres of beautiful landscapes.
While Houston is east of the bluebonnet fields of central Texas, the wildflowers do grow here in large patches. Mercer Arboretum in Houston is gorgeous in spring and great for taking photos of kids as well as family photos. We hope you liked our ultimate guide to viewing the best bluebonnets in Texas. Do you know any particular field or spot that keeps coming back year after year? Let us know in the comments. The bluebonnet season is also the best time to travel around Texas.
Best Time to see bluebonnets in Texas in full bloom People often ask, when is the Texas bluebonnet season? The bluebonnet season slightly varies every year. The bluebonnets are picky bloomers. These annual plants need a peculiar combination of rainfall, sunshine, and temperature to bloom. That is also the reason, no two bluebonnet seasons are alike in Texas.
So when is the best time to see these beauties? Temperatures can either rush everything forward by a week or two or roll things back. Bluebonnet Viewing Best Practices Texans love bluebonnets and we show our love in fierce ways. Take photos from the roadside whenever possible and leave the field as it was for other viewers.
And always, leave no trace! Remember that there can be snakes in the flower fields, so always watch your steps! Resources to keep up to date with bloom dates While planning our annual bluebonnets scouting trips, we generally check the local tourism board websites.
They often have updates regarding the bloom status on their websites. You can spot pink bluebonnets, white bluebonnets, and even blue bluebonnets with white on top! And now here are our favorite places to see the bluebonnets in Texas. If you are short on time or prefer precise directions, stop by the Brenham Visitor Center.
Washington County Along with Brenham, the entire Washington County deserves a special mention when it comes to viewing wildflowers in spring.
But there is so much more to do in Washington county than wildflowers. Washington County is the birthplace of Texas. Ennis Ennis is located about 45 mins drive southwest of Dallas and is famous for over 40 miles of mapped bluebonnet trails.
The highlight of this small town is the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails. NBC Apr 23, This article tagged under: bluebonnets Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildflowers. Back to Article. Close Menu. Search for:.
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