Native Plants
Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
Help us grow by giving to the Plant Database Fund or by becoming a member
Did you know you can access the Native Plant Information Network with your web-enabled smartphone?
Smarty Plants Question Topics
Ask Mr. Smarty Plants is a free service provided by the staff and volunteers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Search Smarty Plants
| topic | question | |
| Flowers for sandy loam and sun in Fayette Co., Texas May 15, 2007 Hi I am looking to know what the best flowers are to plant in sandy loam and no shade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Online list of plants in Wildflower Center gardens May 15, 2007 Hi I was able to see some of the wonderful gardens on tour today (gardens on tour)..they were out of the list with plants listed but told me I could find it online...I can not find it..could you ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Semelparous: plant that dies after reproduces. Agave and bamboo. May 15, 2007 There is a term for a plant who lives its life (usually more than 2 years) sends up a spectacular flowering structure, and then dies. what is that term? a certain plant that falls into that category... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Understory plants for Tuolumne Co., CA May 14, 2007 My driveway is lined with purple plum trees. I would like to grow something underneath them. What can I grow that will not harm the root system/health of the trees? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Gaura coccinea for xeric garden May 14, 2007 Is Scarlet Gaura (Gaura coccinea) a good plant for a small xeric garden? How invasive is it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deer-proof native plants May 14, 2007 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants: Can you recommend some Deer-proof native plants including shrubs and flowering plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Green thread-Thelesperman filifolium May 13, 2007 Looking for information on a wild flower called green thread. Can you tell us the actual name or any information about this flower. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Late-blooming flowers for Northeast PA May 12, 2007 We have a weekend house in Northeast PA...Poconos. Pretty rocky terrain....when can we plant wildflowers? Is it too late to plant in late May? If so, when is best? What variety do you recommend fo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Recommendations for native plants for Dallas Co., TX May 12, 2007 Looking for a Recommendation: Can you suggest a plant that meets the following requirements? ENVIRONMENT -- - I live in Garland, in Dallas County, TX. - The soil is primarily clay. - Full sun... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Herbarium locations for Bifora americana May 12, 2007 Dr Hampton: I am trying to find specific locations of populations of Bifora americana (prairie bishop). Apparently, many collections of this species have been made in the Dallas-Ft Worth area as we... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| topic | question | |