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The Times and tribulations of Randy Foster. From then 'til now. This blog is owned by Randy Foster, a retired American Airlines flight engineer who lives in Bedford, Texas. Randy is also a HAM radio operator--WB5GON.

Thursday, February 10, 2005

The Bluebonnet Start


Shown in pictured is a Bluebonnet pod opened for distribution. Posted by Hello
I will send a picture of the results of this planting on March 30,2005.
STAND BY:

Texas BluebonnetLupinus texensis (Fabaceae)
A hardy winter annual native to Texas. Adopted as the "State Flower of Texas", this is the most commonly seen variety along roadsides and in uncultivated pastures throughout the state. Flowers are densely arranged on a spike with a characteristic ice white terminal tip. Bluebonnets cannot tolerate poorly drained, clay based soils. Seed planted in poorly drained soils will germinate, but plants will never fully develop. Seedlings will become either stunted or turn yellow and soon die. Prefers a sloped area in light to gravelly, well-drained soil. Requires full sun.

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