April showers bring bluebonnets! It’s that time of year to embrace the splendor of Texas's iconic state flower.
Traditionally, bluebonnets begin to bloom from mid to late March through April, with slight variations depending on the weather. With spring looming and temperatures climbing, it's time to chart our bluebonnet excursions.
Back in 1901, the 27th Texas State Legislature officially designated the bluebonnet as the state flower. The 1930s witnessed a surge in bluebonnet presence, courtesy of the Texas Highway Department's beautification project, which involved sowing bluebonnet seeds along the roads we traverse today.
Two of the five Texas bluebonnet species are native to the state: L. texensis and L. subcarnosus. The former, commonly known as the Texas Bluebonnet, are what you are likely to spot throughout Collin County.
Here’s where to find bluebonnets in Frisco:
Warren Park’s Freedom Meadow
7599 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco
Freedom Meadow stands as a poignant tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Maintained by the Frisco Fire Department, this serene space ensures a flourishing display of bluebonnets every April, thanks to its consistent watering. In 2019, the city of Frisco conducted a controlled burn to eradicate invasive grasses, fostering the growth of bluebonnets and other indigenous wildflowers.
Zion Cemetery
334994, Frisco
The Zion Cemetery in Frisco is known for its surrounding hill that becomes covered in bluebonnets during the springtime. Located at FM 423 approximately 1 mile north of Eldorado Parkway, the possibilities for photo ops are endless. Be aware that some bluebonnets might be on private property since the Glen View neighborhood now surrounds the cemetery — respect the boundaries of the nearby neighborhood and do not trespass.
Monarch View Park
1900 Koehn Dr. Frisco
Monarch View Park features a native wildflower prairie area designed to aid migrating monarch butterflies as well as native Texan birds. At this time of year, that native wildflower prairie is blooming with bluebonnets!
Pearson Acres Park
7550 Teel Pkwy, Frisco
The city of Frisco also recommends Pearson Acres Park for those eager to see North Texas’ wildflowers. Plus even on scorching days, visitors can delight in the park's play structures, thanks to the protective canopy overhead. A shaded section furnished with seating and tables offers an ideal spot for a picnic after seeing the bluebonnets.
Wildflower Loop along Big Bluestem Trail at Grand Park
5001 Cotton Gin Rd., Frisco
The Big Bluestem Trail is the perfect afternoon adventure for folks who love nature. The trail spans 2.2 miles round-trip, with a detour through the wildflower meadow loop. The area is full of North Teaxs’ native grasses, animals and wildflowers — of course, including bluebonnets.
To find out where to see bluebonnets in more of North Texas, visit the link here.
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