Planting Wildflowers In Texas

Texas has had a long-lasting affinity towards wildflowers, right from the state level to the household level. For instance, the Texas highway, dubbed as the “the nation’s largest garden” has over the years been groomed by the Texas Department of Transportation, thus becoming the central focus of wildflowers for both Texas resident and visitors. On the household level, an ever-increasing number of people are opting to plant wildflower as opposed to planting exotic cultivars.
However, getting the process of planting the wildflower right can somewhat turn out to be daunting. Although these flowers are essentially capable of thriving without human intervention, in order to get the bloom you desire, one needs to adhere to a strict timeline with regards to sowing and planting the wildflowers.

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The Perfect Time For Planting Wildflowers In Various Parts Of Texas

The perfect time for planting wildflowers is greatly influenced by the temperature zoning of Texas. With Texas zone ranging between 6a and 9b, the dates for planting wildflowers vary accordingly. However, the planting season is a constant as all the wildflower are planted during Spring and Fall.

Zones 6a and 6b – These zones makes up parts of Texas including Amarillo. During the spring season, the perfect time to sow wildflowers is the period spanning from March 15 to May 15. During Fall, the perfect time to sow wildflower seeds is the period spanning from September 15 to November 1.

Zones 7a and 7b – These zones cover parts of Texas that include Wichita Falls, Lubbock, San Angelo, Odessa, Paris, Fort Worth and Childress. Sowing during spring is best done between February 15th and April 15th, while during Fall, wildflowers should be planted between September 15th and November