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| Host plants to monarch butterflies in Starr County, TX July 14, 2005 I plant native larval and nectar plants that support the life cycle of the monarch butterfly here in the east; but, where can I find a list of native plants for my friends in the Tamaulipan Biotic P... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible cinnamon-scented plants in Mississippi delta July 11, 2005 I used to live in Mississippi and now live in Illinois. I am trying to find what plant or tree has a strong cinnamon-like scent that fills the air. I noticed this scent driving through the delta in Mi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Smoke Tree July 11, 2005 I live in Indianapolis Indiana and there is this wonderful tree on my street which has the most unusual flowers that I've ever seen. They look like pink and white fiber optics. Spencer gift stores us... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Hesperaloe parviflora July 11, 2005 I see these bright pink orange flowers on tall bracts everyday on the way to work. I have been searching for the name so I can buy one. I found a picture on your site at (http://www.wildflower.org/?... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seed source for non-native Cenipa americana July 11, 2005 The Genipa americana plant or seeds, do you have it on sale too? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Controlling scale insects on hollies July 10, 2005 I have a number of holly shrubs at the side of my house. Recently I noticed that they have tiny white spots on them. I looked at several native Texas gardening books, but can't find what I need to t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on women trying to conceive July 10, 2005 RE: Eucalyptus. Is this bad for women trying to conceive? The smell is very powerful. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deadheadidng of gaillardia July 10, 2005 How do I maintain gaillardias? Specially, do I deadhead them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Smarty Plants on Wildflowerology July 08, 2005 I know there is a word for everything, but I can't find the offical word for the study of wildflowers. Wildflowerology just doesn't sound right. Can you help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Differentiating between Cow-itch vine and Balsam-gourd vine July 08, 2005 How can I tell the difference between Cow-itch vine and Balsam-gourd vine? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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