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Non-native Crape Myrtle August 07, 2006 My local nursery saw the flower and said I have a crape myrtle...is this the common name or botanical name? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-native Merremia tuberosa August 07, 2006 Respected Sir, I have been trying to find the scientific name and a sapling of a plant which had "flowers that look like rose flowers but are brown in color and have a paper like... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Transplant shock July 27, 2006 Today I dug up a new natchez variety crape myrtle that had only been planted about 3 months ago. It is fairly young. It was very difficult to dig up as it's root were pretty settled in the spot it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Information for native garden in Guadalajara, Mexico July 24, 2006 I am trying to start up my native garden in Guadalajara Mexico but have not been able to find many databases or info. Any advice or suggestions? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-native invasive tungoil tree July 21, 2006 I believe I have a tungoil tree growing in my yard. How do I care for it and when would be the best time to move it. It is about 6 foot tall and has about 12 seed (fruit) on it. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Non-native, invasive mimosa trees July 15, 2006 I have a mimosa tree. The blooms on mine are very pale while I see many other trees with bright blooms. Is there anyway to change the color of the blooms? For instance, is the color due to the PH o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Care of non-native lilac July 14, 2006 How and when do we prune lilacs bushes ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Transplant shock in non-native Mexican Ruda July 14, 2006 I hope that you can help me. I planted some Mexican Ruda in a large pot. Planted it in good soil. The plant is not doing well. It's droopy and drying out. I watered it every other day. It is in t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Edibility of native and non-native wild onions July 07, 2006 I'd like to know if the seeds of the wild onions found in southeastern Pennsylvania (possibly called Allium ascalonicum) are edible at all- these are the seeds that grow on top of the stalk, after ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
Conditions for non-native, poisonous mandrakes July 04, 2006 What climates or conditions can mandrakes live in? Do they have to live submerged in water, with some water, or with very little? Why? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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