Wildflower Etiquette
The beauty of the wildflowers in Washington County is worth the trip! Here are some tips to keep visitors safe and minimize the impact of so many travelers on the colorful fields:
–Respect private property. There are plenty of public places to take pictures.
–Do not cross fences (see above). Take the photo from the road side of the fence.
–Follow existing trails. Stick to paths already created by previous visitors to minimize damage.
–Be mindful when sitting. If you’d like to take photos among the flowers, choose areas that have already been used as seating spots.
-Step carefully. If no clear path exists, try to walk between the bluebonnets rather than on them.
–Don’t pick the bluebonnets. We need them to go to seed for future wildflower seasons!
–Stay alert. Fire ants, snakes, and poison ivy often thrive in the same areas as bluebonnets.
–Be cautious on roadsides. Only pull over where it is safe and where there is an adequate shoulder.
–Keep it clean. Take your trash with you; if you find any, pay it forward by taking it with you when you leave.
By following these simple guidelines, we can all help protect Washington County’s wildflowers for generations to come. Thank you for visiting Brenham/Washington County—we’re excited to share our bluebonnets with you!
They do seem to be popping up a smidge earlier than normal! Sometimes we have found that bluebonnet patches will seemingly have two blooms – an early one and then another immediately after it. Interesting! You are correct – there’s lots of patches in the medians of the highways in our area but the bigger, more impressive (and safe) fields haven’t shown as much early activity. We think with our forecast of sunny warm weather for the next couple of weeks – peak should be around two weeks from now.