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- Eurybia paludosa (southern swamp aster) The Southern Swamp Aster, or Eurybia paludosa, is a native North American wildflower found in wetlands across the United States.
- Glandularia pulchella (South American mock vervain) Glandularia pulchella, also known as South American Mock Vervain, is a distinctive wildflower native to South America.
- Centrosema virginianum (Spurred Butterfly Pea) Spurred Butterfly Pea, also known as Wild Blue Vine, Blue Bell, and Wild Pea, is a versatile perennial that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-7b.
- Verbena Brasiliensis (Brazilian Vervain) Brazilian Vervain, or Verbena brasiliensis, is an annual plant known for its vibrant presence. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, reaching a height of 18-36 inches.
Learn the different types of PURPLE WILDFLOWERS in Texas, AND how to identify them. How many of these wildflowers have YOU seen?
- Texas Mountain Laurel
- Eastern Wahoo
- Mexican Redbud
- Desert Willow Tree
- Chaste Tree
- Crape Myrtle
- Texas Smoke Tree
- Lignum Vitae
Texas Mountain Laurel trees are one of the most stunning native Texas treesthat can be found both growing in the wild or in landscaping. Although, it is a rare native species and is considered a Texas treasure to be found! It’s an incredible flowering treewith large, cascading purple flowers. Their flowers can be several inches long and have multip...
In contrast to the showy flowers of Texas Mountain Laurels, Eastern Wahoo’s flowers are more modest. In Spring these trees bloom with delicate little maroon-purple flowers that dangle from the tree’s branches like earrings. The flowers are quite small but bloom in clusters of 10 to 20 flowers, so they’re more noticeable closer up. The flowers remai...
Similar to the flowers on many fruit trees, Mexican Redbud flowers bloom all over the tree and cover it in a fluff of flowers. The flowers are quite small but they bloom in large clusters and are very showy. Mexican Redbud flowers- and the flowers of all Cercis canadensis varieties- are completely edible and are usually eaten in salads or pickled! ...
Desert Willows are another beautiful Texas native, these being native to southern U.S. and northern Mexico. They thrive in the dry, desert conditions of western Texas, which is how they got their name. Desert Willows have large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are bright fuschia colored, they often look similar to some of the purple varieties of Magnol...
Chaste trees are also super popular for landscaping in Texas and throughout the southern U.S. because of their unmistakable flowers. Chaste trees blossom with large cones of little lilac flowers that make the tree look as if it’s covered with purple, flowery spikes! They’re also very popular because their flowers bloom in the summer. In mid summer ...
You’ve probably already heard of Crape Myrtles, especially if you’ve lived in the south for a few years. They’re an iconic landscaping plant because they’re so bodacious, so they can be found in landscapes all over the southern states. These bushes can grow to be big and strong but are nonetheless very easy to take care of. Crape Myrtles are heat t...
This tree gets its name from its smoky, dusk pink and faded purple flowers that make the tree seem in a cloud of smoke. The flowers are small but grow in large clusters that cover the whole tree and the merging of all these flowers gives it a hazy look. Smoke Tree flowers blossom in late Spring but last on the tree until early Fall. This makes the ...
The name Lignum Vitae means “Tree of Life” in Latin, despite the tree actually being native to Mexico! This is partially because of this tree’s incredible looks but also its medicinal benefits! The resin from these trees has been used for treating arthritis, skin conditions, throat issues, and various other problems. But even if you just want to gr...
Apr 3, 2023 · Some of the most popular flowers from Texas include the Texas bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani), and Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Can You Pick Wildflowers in Texas?
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- Discover the Beauty of Texas Wildflowers.
- Pink Evening Primrose.
- Indian Paintbrush.
- Texas Bluebonnet.
Sep 6, 2023 · The Texas Ranger is a flowering native shrub for Texas gardens that has small silvery-gray evergreen leaves. The evergreen low maintenance shrub has masses of pale to deep purple bell-shaped flowers. The identifying features of the native Texas Ranger shrub are its silvery leaves 1” (2.5 cm) and long purple urn-like flowers 1” (2.5 cm) across.
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Let’s take a closer look at three popular purple flower festivals in Texas: Ennis Bluebonnet Festival Every April, the city of Ennis comes alive with the vibrant hues of bluebonnets, the state flower of Texas.
