Bluebonnets in the neighborhood
While on a neighborhood stroll last week, I spotted a bodacious bevy of bluebonnets at a Bevo-loving neighbor’s house. Ka-pow!
A few pink bluebonnets mingled with the standard blues.
A glorious sight — thanks, neighbor!
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Spectacular bluebonnet display!
I wonder what plants cover the slope after the dead blue bonnets are removed? I saw a few sedges by the steps. Thanks, Pam, for your prolific spring postings; I enjoy them.
Good question! I’ll have to report back this summer.
Fabulous photos and love your alliteration!
Thanks! 😉
As the owners of this house, we are wondering what will cover the slope this summer too! What started as a small patch of bluebonnets in an area where the growing deer population decimated our antique roses, columbines and ox-eye daisies, really spread this year. We love them, but know it will look shabby until seeds disperse and we can clean it up. Be patient with us! There are Mexican mint marigolds and salvias somewhere hidden in the blue.
We welcome suggestions, and appreciate the notice, Pam. Always enjoy your work.
Flavia and Tim Gaskin
How nice of YOU to notice my blog and comment! I so enjoyed your bluebonnet patch this spring. Thanks for not giving up on growing beautiful plants after the deer took out your other favorites. You might try massing Mexican feathergrass in that area. It likes the same conditions as bluebonnets and doesn’t get so tall as to shade them out in future springs. I see you have some feathergrass by the mailbox already. A swath of one plant can have a nice impact, as shown by your bluebonnet extravaganza.