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| Identification of Texas bluebell (Eustoma exaltatum) June 27, 2006 Very recently on the 6 o'clock news there was a report about The Center joining UT. There was a picture of a large, purple lily-like/trumpet flower with a yellow pistil. I recall my Grandmother call... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possibility of Oenothera flava growing in Michigan June 16, 2006 Oenothera flava (A. Nels) Garrett, is it true that this plant is not in Michigan? Is it rare or something? Because I had a hard time trying to find out what it was. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native, non-invasive plant seeds for each region in U.S. June 09, 2006 I need to identify a wildflower from each region that we can package in custom packaging to use as giveaways at our member zoos and aquariums. Our project this year is called Conservation Made Simple... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seeds that drop into a sidewalk crack May 31, 2006 This is an odd question. I'm writing a children's book about a seed that gets dropped in the crack of a sidewalk or driveway and blooms there. Can you tell me if there are any wildflowers that it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Germination of Passiflora incarnata seeds May 28, 2006 I wish to purchase the Passionflower incarnata plants. I have found seeds, but they say they are very hard to start. I lost my very large vine and wish to replace it. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets May 17, 2006 I'd like to know if Texas Bluebonnets or even Aggiebonnets (maroon bluebonnets) can be grown in the Phoenix, AZ area. If so, what conditions would you recommend doing this in, as our spring and summe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Repairing damage to perennials from hailstorm May 15, 2006 We just had a tremendous hailstorm north of Georgetown. The hail was being blown horizontally and my perennials were sheared off at the ground. Is there any advice as to how to help these plants reg... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seeds for trail for Eagle Scout project May 11, 2006 I'm a boy scout with Troop 1202 in the Dallas, Texas area, planning an eagle project to benefit my local parks department. The project will be to plant native wildflowers (from seed) along a trail. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Culture and location of native Stachys coccinea May 10, 2006 What are the soil, light, and water requirements for Texas betony (Stachys coccinea) and in what area(s) of Texas does it naturally occur? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Alternative names for Aquilegia Sanguinaria May 03, 2006 I am looking for the common name for a flower called Aquilegia Sanguinaria. Can you help? Does this even exist? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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