Fall is the perfect time to plant wildflower seeds if you want a vibrant yard of bluebonnets, sunflowers, coreopsis, and other Texas favorites next spring.

Michael Arnold, Ph.D., director of The Gardens at Texas A&M University, says planting wildflowers requires patience.

“You won’t see immediate results, but planting in September, October, or early November gives the flowers time to establish before winter,” Arnold said. He adds that northern Texas gardeners should plant earlier in the season.

Fall gardening guide: What to plant now in Houston

To enjoy blooms from spring through midsummer, Arnold suggests mixing annuals and perennials. Annuals flower the first year, while perennials strengthen over time, ensuring lasting color. Early spring blooms like bluebonnets and Indian paintbrus

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