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Bluebonnets with Indian Paintbrush

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Fabaceae (Leguminoseae)

Palmatly divided leaves with silver margins; flowers on spikes.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: cutflowers natives

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: blue, white, maroon

Blooming Period: spring

Height: 1 - 1.5'

Width: 6 - 8"

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Needs good drainage; seeds are hard to germinate; soak or scratch seadcoat; they may come pretreated with Rhizobia; native stands protected in Texas.