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04-11-2006, 10:12 AM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Schulenburg: On the Road to Bluebonnet Heaven Schulenburg is one of those small towns at the cross-roads of several regions in Texas. It is not really in East Texas, Central Texas or South Texas. I am putting this report in the Central Texas forum, because Schulenburg is closer to Austin than San Antonio or Houston. The topography of the area is a mixture of several regions. I passed through Schulenburg, on my way to Industry last week (4/4/2006). As I approached Schulenburg from San Antonio, I began to notice bluebonnets in fields along I-10 beginning at exit 668. On my trip back to Industry (4/10/2006), I stopped to investigate some of the fields I had seen from the highway. I was pleasantly surprised to see several large fields in the area north of I-10 around exit 668 which is 6 miles west of the Schulenburg exit on I-10 (about halfway between Flatonia and Schulenburg). There are likely more fields in this narrow strip between Flatonia and Schulenburg, so my list is only a sample that I found in the short time I spent exploring. The fields look like they are at peak or very close to peak, but they might last through Sunday. I emphasize that they might, because weather reports indicate dry and warm week ahead which typically will cause the blooms to fade faster. I have one photo processed and will add a few more this afternoon. The first field is along the north "feeder" or service road of I-10 at exit 668. Original size of image: http://community.wildflowerhaven.com/photos/central_texas/images/1101/original.aspx I found the second field along Stryk Road. Stryk Road intersects with the service road west of the first field. The service road is two-way so, you can return to exit 668 via the service road after visiting the field along Stryk Road. Stryk Road field: Original size of image: http://community.wildflowerhaven.com/photos/central_texas/images/1103/original.aspx Original size of image: http://www.pbase.com/richo/image/58517093/original If you live closer to Schulenburg than Industry or Brenham then a trip to the Schulenburg is worth the time if you want to see fields of bluebonnets this spring.   RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

04-11-2006, 12:56 PM FlowerPower Joined on 03-08-2005 The Woodlands, Texas Posts 136 Re: Schulenburg: On the Road to Bluebonnet Heaven Thanks for the update and super photos Rich!  It still looks pretty darn good out that way.  With the warm dry weather here north of Houston all the bluebonnets have disappeared   With gas at $2.70 a gallon I think this old retired boy is done for the year.  I've recommended this site to a couple of DFW friends at BetterPhoto so maybe we'll get some feedback and photos form Ennis and north??  Thanks again for keeping us current. Murry Flowers will brighten your day whether mild or wild, Murry!    Report

04-11-2006, 2:42 PM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Re: Schulenburg: On the Road to Bluebonnet Heaven Murry, Thanks to your early reporting, we were able to pinpoint a great area in what has turned out to a really depressed wildflower season. Thank you for your great reports. Without more rain, I do not have high hopes for a late April - May showing in the DFW area. I am looking at one area in northeast Texas which might possibly be a good location for finding wildflowers other than bluebonnets. I was really pleasantly surprised at the sight of the fields between Engle and Schulenburg. Some of the scenes give you a glimpse of what it must have looked when Thomas Drummond (Drummond's phlox) trekked through the area in 1833.   RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

04-25-2006, 5:30 PM Anonymous Re: Schulenburg: On the Road to Bluebonnet Heaven I, too, am a transplant (from CT), have been curious about the fields of yellow flowers here around Frisco, north of Dallas. From what I can tell, they may be coreopsis. I've seen a few clumps of pink evening primroses, but absolutely nothing blue! Ann Frisco

04-26-2006, 7:01 AM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Re: Ann Ann, Thanks for the report. There are several yellow wildflowers blooming right now including coreopsis and several varieties of daisies. If you have a chance to get a photo it would help in identifying the plant. For bluebonnets in North Central Texas, your best bet is going to be Ennis or Cedar Hill State Park, but I do not think either area is going really well this year.   RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

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