Bluebonnets are the official State of Texas flower. However, there is not a shortage of beautiful wildflowers in the state. Since early spring, we can admire the beauty that covers our fields. Indian Paintbrushes, Indian Blankets (Firewheels), Halberd-Leaved Rose Mallows, Gregg’s Mistflowers, Texas Red Yucca, and Mexican Hat flowers are just a few wildflowers blooming month after month.
Then, from June to September, Texas Bluebells or Prairie Gentian (Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum) can be found in many fields. This herbaceous perennial is not very large and generally grows to about 2 feet (0.60 meters) tall. The flowers get their names because of their bell-shaped blooms of about 2-3 inches (5.0-7.5 cm) across.
These were some of Lady Bird Johnson’s favorite wildflowers. When I photographed these at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, I was lucky to find some in a coreopsis field (the featured photo).
Don’t let the name fool you. The Texas Bluebells are not related to the European Common Bluebell flowers. Texas Bluebells are bell-shaped but grow upright and are of a different genus (Eustoma). The European Common Bluebell’s genus is Hyacinthoides. You can see a gorgeous photo in Sofia’s Photographias blog.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you might also be interested in others featuring Austin, FOTD, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas, and Wildflowers. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Sofia Alves
They are lovely and I thank you for showing us how they look like. So different but still wonderful.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sofia. I’m happy you brought up those bluebells from the “other side of the pond.”
Amy
Beautiful bluebells!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Amy.
margaret21
Not remotely like our bluebells, but lovely in their own right.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Margaret. I wanted to draw contrast to the bluebell macro that Sofia posted on Friday. Maybe I’ll revise my post to add a link to hers.
margaret21
That sounds like a plan! What with Texas, Spanish and English bluebells, there’s a lot of competition.
Anne Sandler
Beautiful images Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Anne. They are striking flowers.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Such a pretty flower, Egidio! 💙I’m glad your comments are working again (from my Jetpack app).
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Terri. I’m glad the comments are fine again. It appeared that Jetpack needed to be reconnected at my end even though it was not showing a disconnection.