I know it is technically a "weed" but it's a really pretty weed when you get down and look. Right now our yard here in North Central Texas is covered in a thick purple carpet of Henbit or Lamiun amplexicaule. I had thought about mowing it but when I saw that Henbit is an early source of nectar for bees and small insects I changed my mind. Bees are some of my favorite insects so I do hope they get busy before the farm-boy hubby shows up with the herbicide!
Ink and watercolor in a Stillman & Birn Beta Sketchbook.
Oh is that what it is call. My family and I just move from So Ca to North Texas (Waxahachie) due to his job.
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing these lovely purple flowers on the side of the road but did not know what they are.
Thank u so much for sharing the name and ur lovey art work too.
Welcome to Texas J.D.! Waxahachie is in a beautiful part of Texas -- hopefully, you will get to see LOTS of fabulous flowers this spring!
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