Thanks dbarron. I've told mom not to get her hopes up. They are coming up from the ground now so at least we will have some experimental plants to watch. I'm afraid that they will not be too happy with our hot summers. Perhaps it would have been better to plant them earlier in the spring. I'll try to report back what happens.

It's Muscari neglectum, grape hyacinth, which has naturalized in Texas. Here is a link that might be useful: Muscari neglectum, grape hyacinth

I had a couple plants self-seed this year, without any help from me. From what I've read/been told, you should spread the seed (scarification might help germination) in the fall. I *think* they germinate late fall/early winter and grow their little rosette of leaves and extensive root system through the winter, only to explode once the weather warms up. The best luck I've seen has been an area with a few (6?) plants the first year left to reseed naturally. Within a few years, they covered the entire area. But, we left them to go to seed (and scatter the seed) by themselves and didn't cut them down until well after the seed was "cast". Not always an option if you have an HOA or picky neighbors.

I can only tell you my own experience with blue bonnets. We live in central texas, rocky, dry, etc. I planted the seeds in November, as recommended, only one time. In subsequent years I've had b.b. blooming from January through June. Take into consideration I have a strange back yard. The part nearest the house is the lower level. About 20 feet out from the house there is an upper level about 6 feet taller. There is a privacy fence around the whole thing. So, I think I just have different micro climates and they bloom sort of willy nilly. All of these areas, but particularly the lower level, are protected from the north winter wind. Sounds like that may be the case with you - having a bayou wall. Are you in southeast texas? I grew up down there but don't ever recall seeing blue bonnets. Seems like they prefer drier conditions, but it's been a while. I really don't think planting at different times will make a difference, but it can't hurt to try. The issue is sewing the seed when ground temps are correct. There is some growing info at the link below that may help you. Here is a link that might be useful: Native American Seed