It’s
Bluebonnet
season Y’all!
We’ve had reports of individuals picking wildflowers (namely bluebonnets) in the wildflower area of the subdivision. We ask that residents/visitors not pick the bluebonnets (the state flower) as the area was newly reseeded this past year and we want them to come back next year and for years to come. Picking them will inhibit this.
Below is information shared by an owner in the subdivision. Many thanks to this owner for providing.
The link below has the history of the flower in Texas as well as planting, growing, and environmental conditions for seed-based planting.
The HOA has many non-native Texans that live in the area.
It is possible the wildflower designated area conditions on the Chimneystone utility easement could be made more ideal for them to optimally reseed naturally each year. This in addition to explanation why not to pick them (seeding process).
TEXAS BLUEBONNETS: https://aggie-hort.tamu.edu/plantanswers/flowers/bluebonnet/bluebonnetstory.html
OTHER INFO ABOUT WHAT SITUATIONS MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO PICK BLUEBONNETS/WILDFLOWERS
Excerpt:
“There are some areas where you should not pick bluebonnets. For example, there are laws against criminal trespassing, so ensure that you are not on private property when you park and approach patches of wildflowers. And if you plan to visit a Texas State Park for wildflower viewing and a family photo-op, note that it is against the law to pick, cut, or destroy any plant life on park grounds.
It’s also important to be aware that there are laws against damaging or destroying rights-of-way and government property. While picking a few wildflowers on the side of the road may not be illegal, you should not dig up large clumps of flowers, and you should never drive your vehicle into a field of wildflowers.
Many of the wildflowers growing on the side of the road are annuals, which means they won’t grow back if they are picked or trampled before they can seed. Therefore, the Texas Department of Transportation discourages taking pictures among the wildflowers if doing so will damage them. The agency also discourages picking bluebonnets or other plants. It’s best for Everyone to leave the flowers to grow for everyone to enjoy.” – Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
