Nolina - Best Spots for Seeing Wildflowers Around Georgetown

It’s peak wildflower season in the Texas Hill Country, with fields bright with blooms typically through May.

According to Texas Monthly, the region is best known for its bluebonnets—the Texas state flower—but you’re also likely to see other colorful blooms, like Indian paintbrushes, pink evening primroses, Drummond phlox, Texas thistle and Engelmann daisy.

The Texas Department of Transportation has launched an interactive map this year to identify where TxDOT has planted wildflowers. Did you know TxDOT plants on average 30,000 wildflower seeds across the state each fall? Visit the map here to find where various species of wildflowers may be blooming around Georgetown.

For the best wildflower views, here’s a handful of stops around Georgetown to see the beautiful blooms.

Georgetown

In the heart of Georgetown, red poppy flowers once grew wild after a soldier in World War I sent home seeds from Europe. Georgetown residents continue to honor the history with an annual Red Poppy Festival and by planting red poppy seeds in various locations around the city.

You can even join in and start growing your own wildflowers by picking up a packet of red poppy seeds from the Visitor’s Center on the Square. The best time to plant for spring blooms is September through November.

Go on a hunt for red poppy blooms and check out some usually recurring locations in Georgetown’s Historic Old Town, such as near the Sunken Gardens, along 5th Street, and between Elm and Pine streets south of 8th Street.

Texas State Highway 29

Considered one of the best highways to drive for wildflowers in the state, head west from Georgetown on State Hwy. 29 and drive to Burnet to catch some breathtaking views.

Old Settlers Park

Just a short drive from Georgetown, Old Settlers Park in Round Rock spans 670 acres with more than 40 picnic areas and approximately 3.3 miles of paved trails to explore. Take a stroll through the park to see wildflowers. Visit Old Settlers Park at 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock.

Brushy Creek Regional Trail

Roughly 13 miles southwest of Georgetown, Brushy Creek Regional Trail is another hot spot for seeing wildflowers in bloom. Located in Cedar Park, the trail is part of Brushy Creek Lake Park, which spans 90 acres and includes a 38-acre lake, more trails and scenic picnic areas.

St. Edward’s Greenbelt

Southwest of Georgetown, the secluded St. Edward’s Greenbelt features several trails and wide open spaces to view the hill country—bluebonnets and all. Visit St. Edward’s Greenbelt at 7301 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin.

Worth the trip: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Take a day trip to South Austin and visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a wildflower enthusiast’s dream. Learn about wildflowers and native plants on the 280-acre site that includes more than 900 native Texas species.

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