Where (and When) to Get Your Eyes on Some Texas Wildflowers

Texas is renowned for its stunning wildflower displays every spring, but the timing and intensity of the blooms can vary significantly from year to year, influenced largely by weather conditions. This spring, experts at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center forecast a mixed wildflower season, with persistent droughts in the Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos regions potentially limiting blooms. However, the eastern part of the state, including areas like Brenham and College Station, is expected to enjoy a vibrant showing due to more favorable rainfall. While early-blooming favorites such as bluebonnets and Texas paintbrushes may be sparse in the western regions, late-blooming flowers like firewheel and purple horsemint could emerge more robustly if spring showers are abundant. Whether you’re planning a leisurely drive or a scenic…

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