Wildflower Species

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

American Basket Flower

The American Basket Flower has a sweet, honey fragrance and makes brilliant cut flowers. The plant resembles the thistles but lacks their prickly characteristics. This is a showy, easily cultivated wildflower.

Jan 01

by TK in Rose (Rosaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Apache Plume

Apache Plume is one of our showiest native western shrubs. The plant blooms with single white flowers that set fluffy pink seed heads.

Jan 01

by TK in Mint (Lamiaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Autumn Sage

Autumn sage is a soft, mounding shrub normally 2-3 ft. tall, with small, mintily aromatic green leaves that are evergreen in warmer climates.

Jan 01

by TK in Waterleaf (Hydrophyllaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Baby Blue Eyes

Jan 01

by TK in Pea (Febaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Big Bend Bluebonnet

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Bitterweed

Bitterweed is a low, upright, silvery perennial to 1ft. The solitary flower heads occur at the end of silky, leafless stalks.

Jan 01

by TK in Evening Primrose (Onagraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Bigfruit Evening-primrose

The Bigfruit Evening-primrose flowers only at night and its flowers only last one evening. This species is pollinated primarily by hawk moths.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Blackfoot Daisy

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Brown-Spined Prickly Pear Cactus

Jan 01

by TK in Verbena (Verbenaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Brushland Shrubverbena

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Brown-eyed Susan

This wildflower is considered an annual or short-lived perennial. Bright-yellow, 2-3 in. wide, daisy-like flowers with dark centers are its claim-to-fame.

Jan 01

by TK in Madder (Rubiaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Buttonbush

Buttonbush is a handsome ornamental suited to wet soils and is also a honey plant. Ducks and other water birds and shorebirds consume the seeds.

Jan 01

by TK in Mint (Lamiaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Cedar sage

A red-flowered, hirsute, perennial salvia that grows from 1 to 2 feet tall, with rounded, scalloped leaves, Salvia roemeriana is adapted to grow in the shade.

Jan 01

by TK in Iris (Iridaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Celestial Lily

Jan 01

by TK in Poppy (Papaveraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Chisos Pricklypoppy

The Chisos pricklypoppy is a wonderful flower with paper-like white blooms and a very thorny demeanor. It blooms during the spring months. I had the opportunity to view it in full bloom while visiting Big Bend National Park in 2015.

Jan 01

by TK in Flax (Linaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Chihuahuan Flax

This is a common species in parts of the Chihuahuan Desert. When the corolla falls from the flower, breezes may blow it across the ground like a fragile saucer.

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Claret Cup Cactus

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Chocolate Flower

The Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrata) smells like chocolate! On warm days it will fill the air with fragrance. It will bloom year round in warm weather.

Jan 01

by TK in Creosote-Bush (Zygophyllaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Creosote Bush

Jan 01

by TK in Mallow (Malvaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Desert Rosemallow

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Desert Marigold

Showy Desert Marigold is a mound-shaped biennial or short-lived perennial. Its daisy-like flowers form impressive mounds of nearly solid yellow.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Eastern Purple Coneflower

The Eastern Purple Coneflower is a popular perennial with smooth, 2-5 ft. stems and long-lasting, lavender flowers.

Jan 01

by TK in Buttercup (Ranunculaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Eastern Red Columbine

The Eastern Red Columbine has showy, drooping, bell-like flowers equipped with distinctly backward-pointing tubes, similar to the garden Columbines.

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Engelmann’s Prickly Pear Cactus

Engelmann's Prickly Pear Cactus

Jan 01

by TK in Carrot (Apiaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Eryngo

Eryngo is a prickly, 20-40 in. annual with a leafy stem, broadly branched in the upper portion. Almost the entire plant has some shade of purple.

Jan 01

by TK in Spiderwort (Commelinaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

False Dayflower

Clearly related to the commelinas and spiderworts, the False Dayflower is an erect annual native to central Texas and northern Mexico.

Jan 01

by TK in Pea (Febaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Feather Dalea

Feather Dalea is a low scraggly shrub bearing tiny compound leaves and pea flowers with yellow and bright purple to pink-purple petals.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf

Jan 01

by TK in Spiderwort (Commelinaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Giant spiderwort

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Greenthread

This winter annual, or short-lived perennial, grows in colonies. Its slender, branched stems, 10-30 in. tall, bear leaves divided into thread-like segments.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Gray’s Feverfew

Gray's Feverfew

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Gregg’s Mistflower

() Gregg’s Mistflower is a spectacular addition to the late summer/fall border. This butterfly magnet will attract a host of butterflies to the garden including large numbers of Queens and Monarchs. Tough and easy to grow, this perennial dies back in winter but will return each spring. The lavender-blue flowers combine easily with other fall blooming perennials. Family: Synonym(s): USDA Symbol: Duration: Habit: Size Class: Bloom Color: Bloom Time: Water Use: Light Requirements: Soil Moisture: Bloom Notes: ATTRIBUTION: All of the Texas Wildflower images in this post are copyrighted and are the exclusive property of Terry B. Kahler. Reproduction without explisit written consent is prohibited. Some of the information contained in this section was taken from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center website and is being used under their terms of use. Redistribution from this site is prohibited. Additional information contained in this section was taken from the USDA website including the USDA code. Missing Images: Data Completeness:

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Gray Golden Aster

The Gray Golden Aster is a North American species of flowering plant in the aster family. It has been found in northern Mexico and in the Great Plains of the central US.

Jan 01

by TK in Waterleaf (Hydrophyllaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Havard’s Fiddleleaf

() Description: Family: Synonym(s): USDA Symbol: Duration: Habit: Size Class: Bloom Color: Bloom Time: Water Use: Light Requirements: Soil Moisture: Notes: ATTRIBUTION: All of the Texas Wildflower images in this post are copyrighted and are the exclusive property of Terry B. Kahler. Reproduction without explisit written consent is prohibited. Some of the information contained in this section was taken from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center website and is being used under their terms of use. Redistribution from this site is prohibited. Additional information contained in this section was taken from the USDA website including the USDA code.

Jan 01

by TK in Mallow (Malvaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Heartleaf Hibiscus

Heartleaf Hibiscus has spectacular flowers two and three inches across. It is a wonderful, small, drought-tolerant hibiscus from South Texas.

Jan 01

by TK in Mallow (Malvaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Swamp Rose-Mallow

The five pink petals of swamp rose-mallow flowers each have a red to purple center, are 4-6 in. long, and surround many stamens.

Jan 01

by TK in Figwort (Scrophulariaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Hill Country Penstemon

Hill Country penstemon is a striking prairie or garden plant, and is another fabulous cut flower. Provides nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds. Cut back the old seed stalks or allow them to reseed.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Indian Blanket

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Jan 01

by TK in Potato (Solanaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Jimsonweed

Jimsonweed is a branching forb that blooms large, white, fragrant, trumpet-like flowers from evening to morning. All parts of the plant are highly toxic.

Jan 01

by TK in Buttercup (Ranunculaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Longspur Columbine

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Maximilian Sunflower

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Mexican Hat

Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)

Jan 01

by TK in Evening Primrose (Onagraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Mexican Primrose Willow

Mexican Primrose Willow is a rather weedy perennial with colorful and showy yellow flowers. It is well suited for difficult wet areas.

Jan 01

by TK in Mint (Lamiaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Mealy Blue Sage

The Mealy Blue Sage is an excellent plant for a flower bed, and is often planted in groupings to create an attractive mass of color. It is also a good plant for a rock garden.

Jan 01

by TK in Pea (Febaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

New Mexico Bird’s-Foot Trefoil

New Mexico Bird's-Foot Trefoil

Jan 01

by TK in Ocotillo (Fouquieriaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Ocotillo

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Old Plainsman

Jan 01

by TK in Evening Primrose (Onagraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Pink Evening Primrose

Jan 01

by TK in Figwort (Scrophulariaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Prairie False-Foxglove

The Prairie False-Foxglove is an excellent plant for attracting butterflies found in prairies, plains, grasslands, open fields, rocky soils or in woodlands.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Prairie Fleabane

The Prairie Fleabane is very common in central Texas and it grows in large quantities around my home. It starts out as as a purple bloom then turns bright white as it matures.

Jan 01

by TK in Mint (Lamiaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Purple Horsemint

Purple Horsemint is one of my favorite spring flowers. Its intricate details combined with its wonderful aroma makes spring a special time of year.

Jan 01

by TK in Mallow (Malvaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Rock Rose

() Description: Family: Synonym(s): USDA Symbol: Duration: Habit: Size Class: Bloom Color: Bloom Time: Water Use: Light Requirements: Soil Moisture: Bloom Notes: Missing Images: Data Completeness: ATTRIBUTION: All of the Texas Wildflower images in this post are copyrighted and are the exclusive property of Terry B. Kahler. Reproduction without explisit written consent is prohibited. Some of the information contained in this section was taken from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center website and is being used under their terms of use. Redistribution from this site is prohibited. Additional information contained in this section was taken from the USDA website including the USDA code.

Jan 01

by TK in Lily (Liliaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Rain Lily

Rain lilies pop up and bloom two or three days after good rains in the spring and early summer.

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Rainbow Cactus

The Rainbow Cactus is a low, cylindrical cactus girdled by bands of colorful spines with pink, rose, lavender, or yellow flowers and found in dry climates.

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Rusty Hedgehog Cactus

Jan 01

by TK in Mallow (Malvaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Seashore Mallow

Seashore Mallow is found in marshes along the eastern seashore of the US. It has pink flowers with 5 petals surrounding a tube of fused stamens and style.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Sand Palafox

Sand palafox Flower heads have 8–12 rose-colored ray flowers with an incredible amount of detail. It is lightly covered with hair, and somewhat sticky.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Silver Puff

Jan 01

by TK in Asparagus (Asparagaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Soaptree Yucca

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Spiny Hedgehog Cactus

The Spiny Hedgehog Cactus produces a brownish-yellow flower during the spring months. I had the opportunity to view it in full bloom while visiting Big Bend National Park in 2015.

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

The Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus produces a pinkish-red flower during the spring months. I had the opportunity to view it in full bloom while visiting Big Bend National Park in 2015.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Sunflower Goldeneye

This extremely drought-tolerant plant grows 3 feet tall in sun, up to 6 feet tall in partial shade. The name Chimalacate is derived from Aztec/Nahuatl and means shield cane.

Jan 01

by TK in Geranium (Geraniaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Texas Stork’s Bill

Texas Stork's Bill

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Texas Gayfeather

Jan 01

by TK in Pea (Febaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Texas Bluebonnet

This is the species often planted by highway departments and garden clubs and is one of the six Lupinus species which are the state flower of Texas.

Jan 01

by TK in Figwort (Scrophulariaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Texas Paintbrush

One of the popular paintbrushes, this showy annual or biennial grows 6-16 in. high. Its several unbranched stems form clumps topped by bright-red, paintbrush-like spikes.

Jan 01

by TK in Morning Glory (Convolvulaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Texas Bindweed

Texas Bindweed is found in sandy, loamy or rocky soils in the South Texas Plains and the Edwards Plateau area. It is a vine that tightly twines itself around weeds and small shrubs.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Texas Star

Texas star plants are 6-24 inches tall. There are 1 to several flower heads in a cluster at the end of each stem. Flowers have 3-5-6 bright yellow ray flowers.

Jan 01

by TK in Aster (Asteraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Texas Thistle

The Texas thistle grows 2-5 feet tall, without branches, or sparingly branched near the top. There is one deep rose-lavendert flower head to a stem.

Jan 01

by TK in Century-Plant Family (Agavaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Thompson Yucca

Jan 01

by TK in Four-O'clock (Nyctaginaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Trailing Windmills

The Trailing Windmills grow on a vine that grows along the ground. The stems, leaves and buds are covered with soft white hair. The stems are very sticky.

Jan 01

by TK in Pea (Febaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Trans-pecos Senna

The Trans-Pecos Senna grows only in Big Bend National Park. The plant thrives in a desert habitat, prefers gravelly soil.

Jan 01

by TK in Cactus (Cactaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Tree Cholla

Jan 01

by TK in Pea (Febaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Turkey Peas

Jan 01

by TK in Evening Primrose (Onagraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Western Evening Primrose

Jan 01

by TK in Potato (Solanaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Western Horse-Nettle

The Western Horse-Nettle produces flowers that are purple to violet (sometimes white) and grow at the tip in terminal clusters.

Jan 01

by TK in Acanthus (Acanthaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Western Wild Petunia

Seldom growing more than a foot tall, the Western Wild Petunia's claim to fame is its lovely violet flower trumpets, a hummingbird favorite!

Jan 01

by TK in Carrot (Apiaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Wild Carrot

Often mistaken for Queen Annes lace (Daucus carota), Wild carrot blooms in flat clusters,

Jan 01

by TK in Evening Primrose (Onagraceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

White Gaura

The White Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) is an open vase-shaped plant, branches arching in many directions with flowers that start white and fadie to pink.

Jan 01

by TK in Pea (Febaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Whitethorn Acacia

Jan 01

by TK in Lily (Liliaceae), Wildflower Species 0 comments

Wild Onion

Wild onion grows 8–24 inches tall. It has 2 leaves, sometimes more, that are shorter than the flower stem. The flowers are in a round, compact cluster, 1–1 1/2 inches in diameter.