This Is The Story Of Maroon Bluebonnets In The State Of Texas

Everybody knows about bluebonnets in the state of Texas. But did you know that some bluebonnets aren't blue? How does that happen?

When Does Texas Bluebonnets Season Begin?

Per Where Texas Became Texas, March through April is prime season for the bluebonnets. In fact, Where Texas Became Texas, the bluebonnet became Texas' official flower on the date of March 7th, 1901. Ever since then, residents in the state look forward to the blooming of them.

But, this season hasn't been the best due to a variety of factors. Thankfully, there still are bluebonnets in the state that people can see, but not just as much. But, did you know that some bluebonnets aren't blue?

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In fact, some bluebonnets actually could be red instead of blue? Well, thanks to Texas A&M, there are maroon bluebonnets in the state of Texas.

How Did Red Bluebonnets Appear In The State Of Texas?

According to the Austin American-Statesman, the Texas Maroon bluebonnets became a real thing in the Lone Star State in year 2000. How they came about though is little more interesting. It all began with Jerry Parsons and Greg Grant, both from Texas A&M.

The duo was given the goal of making the Texas flag via flowers in 1986 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The problem you ask? Red bluebonnets didn't technically exist.

So in order to make these red bluebonnets, the duo took both pink and blue bluebonnets seeds and managed to make a flower that held a color red enough to work in the field. These bluebonnets were named Texas maroon bluebonnets.

So, bluebonnets being maroon. Who knew?