Wildflowers

Wildflowers flourish across the Texas Hill Country. The bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, red poppies, purple tansy, ox-eyed daises and wine cup flowers bloom throughout the spring and can be viewed on roadside fields and at Wildseed Farms.

2023 Wildflower Update As of March 20, 2023

The 2023 wildflower season has arrived and will likely run through mid-May. Bluebonnets are blooming around town and should be at their peak through the end of March with a little rain. The Texas Hill Country has received small amounts of rain in the first two months of the year and needs to receive more in the next few weeks to guarantee an above average wildflower season. The poppies at Wildseed Farms should be blooming in the next 8-10 days.

Places to See Wildflowers

The arrival and location of wildflowers is not always an exact science. Weather as well as other factors play a part in when and where wildflowers will pop up each spring. Below is a look at some areas that generally have an abundance of color around Fredericksburg. The scenic drives to these locations can also provide breathtaking wildflower views. Insider tip: Be sure to respect the traffic laws and private property. 

Wildseed Farms

No matter when you visit, you are most likely to find something blooming at Wildseed Farms, the nation’s largest working wildflower farm located just outside Fredericksburg. You can walk the pathways that wind through the magnificent fields, find a perfect selection of wildflower seeds in the gift shop to make your own display at home, or sit and enjoy lunch at the café.