Texas Wildflower Seeds Are the Gift That Keeps on Giving

You’d be forgiven for feeling a little envious of the vast fields of blooms that blanket the state with color each spring. But if you’ve got a barren plot of land, don’t fret—you can craft your own wildflower patch with help from Native American Seed. Founded in Argyle, the company has collected and preserved seeds native to Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma for 35 years. Their seed mixes offer drought-resistant landscaping, from native grass packs, featuring curly mesquite and buffalo­grass, to wildflower field packets, showcasing bounties of American basketflower, Mexican hat, and Texas bluebonnet. The Lady Bird’s Legacy Mix honors the former first lady’s dedication to roadside beautification with native flowers like firewheel. Pick up a packet of seeds on your next visit to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, at the Native American Seed warehouse in New Braunfels, or at gardening retailers across Texas and surrounding states.