Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wildflower Season


Bluebonnet fair, in your Sunday best,
Lily-white hat and indigo vest,
Onlookers flock from far away towns,
Marveling at your blossomy gown.

My husband and I caught the last of this spring’s bluebonnets down in Ennis, Texas over the weekend. Though the heat had turned many of them to seed, there were several fields covered from top to bottom with what remained of the fading blue beauties.

We were told the best time of year to see them in their full brilliance is late March to early April, but even at a week and a half out of season there were still large patches of pink primrose intermingled with red blanket flowers and Texas paintbrushes.

If you enjoy scenic drives through rolling hills, springtime in north and central Texas, the latter often referred to as hill country, will not disappoint.

2 comments:

  1. Aaaah it must be so beautiful. Just stopped by to check how you're doing. :-)

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  2. Hi, Misha. It's now as hot as the sun's surface, and the wildflowers are few and far between. I can't wait for fall. Thanks for stopping by.

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