Due to the warm weather and good rainfall that have come early this spring, the wildflowers are popping out a couple of weeks earlier than usual. This is projected to be a good flower year--last year was not, due to the drought and heat. The Texas State Flower, the bluebonnet, is projected to peak by next weekend in areas where it is prolific, such as Brenham and Washington on the Brazos. Of course the bluebonnets are often mixed with primroses, indian paint brushes, rudbeckia, wine cups, prickly poppies, and verbena for a beautiful mixed bouquet. The flowers are already blooming in the Houston vicinity. Areas a little farther west, such as the Texas hill country may peak a week later than area farther east. A cool front is expected Tuesday with temps in the 50's to 70's and clear skies for the rest of the week. Sounds like a good time for a day trip to flower country.
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