Texas Independence Day in flowers
Texas bluebonnet ( Lupinus texensis)
Happy Texas Independence Day! On this date Texans celebrate their independence from Mexico.
Autumn sage ( Salvia greggii)
On March 2, 1836—173 years ago today—Mexican dictator Santa Anna’s army bore down on the Alamo to crush the rebelling Texians. The Alamo fell, though not without a fight that inspired the famous cry of “Remember the Alamo!” A month later the Texians defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, and Texas became an independent republic for 10 years, until it was annexed by the United States and became the 28th state.
Potato vine ( Solanum jasminoides)
To commemorate the date, here are blue, red, and white flowers blooming today in my garden—the colors of our state flag.
To Texas!
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Happy Texas Independence Day!! I’ve always wanted to visit the Alamo and San Antonio. One of these days… Your blooms are beautiful, as always, and very patriotic!
Hi, Liisa. San Antonio has a lot to offer visitors. You should definitely visit someday. —Pam
Happy independence day, Texas! Although it’s a touch late for it, I spread some bluebonnet seeds along with purple coneflower and white cosmos (to attract the big-eyed bugs that eat the chinch bugs that eat my lawn..!) along side my house. I saw the first of the bluebonnets blooming on the side of Highway 6 last weekend as I drove into Houston.
Bluebonnet season is here in Austin too. They’re just starting to open up. You’re right that bluebonnet seeds are best sown in the fall. But if yours don’t germinate this year, maybe you’ll see them next year. —Pam
Pam, all we need now is a Yellow Rose! Awesome post.
That would be perfect! —Pam
Happy Independence Day Texas! I grew up in TX and fondly remember the Indian Paintbrushes & Bluebonnets growing along the roads.
Hi, Racquel. That blue and red combo is a beauty. I often make a wildflower pilgrimage to the Hill Country to see fields of them. —Pam
A lovely ‘red, white, & blue’ tribute, Pam. Happy Texas Independence Day!
Thanks, Joey. Here’s to the Lone Star State. —Pam
The blue is beautiful, the red stunning and the white is lovely! Happy Texas Independence Day Pam…gail
Wonderful! Hope you had a great celebration for your Texas Independence Days.
Cheers,
Cameron
Congratulations to Texas and all her inhabitants. Gorgeous flowers.
Pam – what a beautiful photo of a bluebonnet about to bloom. What sort of camera do you use?
Thanks, Kelly. I use a Canon Powershot S3 IS. —Pam
Happy Independence Day!
When I look at the flowers, I really can’t believe, that you are so much ahead into spring/summer!?
It’s hot down here, Ewa. Well, not today, especially, but in general. Spring lasts from February to April, sometimes early May, and then summer runs from May until mid-October. —Pam
Happy Independence Day!! I will never forget the first time I saw the Alamo. It is so small compared to buildings now days. I was surprised that such historic events took place there. It just goes to show it isn’t the place that counts it is the deed.
That’s true. The Alamo surprised me too the first time I saw it. I couldn’t believe it was sitting amid downtown buildings with, I think, a McDonald’s right down the street. You expect it to be sitting alone on a plain, like in the old movies. —Pam
Happy Independence Day. Love the flowers.
Happy Texas Independence Day! I love your choices to represent the colors of the flag.
Cheers ! Thanks for a lovely Independence Day post. Love those red, white and blue blooms.
A wonderful way to celebrate ~ the flowers are all beautiful! I love the Texas Bluebonnets. They are so beautiful! At the garden conservatory, the Salvia greggii was in bloom too!
I envy you those Texas Bluebonnets. The color is just amazing.