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Plant Identification Vines	Identity of vines in Florida October 30, 2012 Hello, I have 2 different types of vines growing in my shrubs. They are very pretty and I like them I just want to know if they are poisonous or if they will take over my shrubs. I have not been able ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Vines	Non-native, invasive Asiatic Jasmine from Austin October 25, 2012 Is Trachelospermum asiaticum considered a native texas plant? Is there an example growing at the Center that can be viewed? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Vine for a fence in San Saba County, Texas October 22, 2012 I want to plant vines on a deer proof fence close to my house for privacy. Are there any vines that stay green year round? Also what breed of vine would you recommend for several hundred feet of fenc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Diseases and Disorders Vines	Problems with recently planted trumpet vine from Worcester MA October 20, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I have a question about my recently planted Trumpet Vines. First of all, I live in Massachusetts, zone 6. The soil is perfect for the two vines, which I bought from a local nur... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Vines	Vine for planter box in Berkeley CA September 29, 2012 I live in Berkeley, CA and want to plant a vine to crawl up a trellis on my deck. It gets sun most of the day. I need to use planter boxes because there is only patio below and would like something ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees Vines	Blocking dust from a road in Sturgis MS September 20, 2012 Please let me know what Trees/shrubs will help block dust from dirt road. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Vines	Plant to trail down concrete block retaining wall in Maryland September 15, 2012 Hello, Your website is an excellent resource. Thank you very much! My girlfriend recently bought a house that has a concrete block retaining wall in the front yard. We want to improve the app... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Vines	Is purple bindweed good for a screen growing on a fence? September 12, 2012 We cleared a bunch of dead trees and tree limbs (mostly cedars and some oaks) on our semi-rural property in Driftwood and now we're left with an undesirable view onto the neighboring property. We're... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Vines	Want a vine, non-toxic to dogs, for Reno, NV. September 11, 2012 I want a non toxic (to dogs) vine for Reno, NV View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Coral Honeysuckle suitability for Central Texas Fence September 05, 2012 I recently purchased a house in Liberty Hill. My backyard is enclosed by an iron fence (painted). I am interested in creating a habitat for birds, so I'm thinking of planting coral honeysuckle vine... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Growing Crossvine on a Wrought Iron Fence in Austin September 02, 2012 I would like to plant crossvine along a wrought iron fence. Will it damage the fence or the stucco posts? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Lists Vines	Vine recommendations for Central Texas homes September 02, 2012 I have hardy plank siding and am looking for a Central Texas native vine that will grow over it. I am trying to keep it from growing under the planks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Vine for Marin County, CA August 31, 2012 Looking for relatively fast growing evergreen vine (not Ivy). Plant along sturdy 7 foot wire fence. Mostly sun, some shade. Soil drains reasonably well. I had some success w/ star jasmine, but too... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Duplicate request for information from Austin August 30, 2012 I am considering planting cross vine on a wrought iron fence. Will it cause any damage to the wrought iron or stucco posts? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Vines	How to distinguish male and female grape vines in Gage OK. August 19, 2012 Are there male and female plants for wild grapes? If so, how do we tell the difference? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Vines	Invasive trumpet vine from Fredericksburg TX August 03, 2012 I have a large trumpet vine growing on a dead tree stump. My problem is that new baby trumpet vines are coming up all over my yard. I mow them, but is there anything I can use to prevent new trumpet v... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Cottage-style landscaping for Chesapeake VA August 02, 2012 Dear Mr. Smarty Plant staff, I recently moved into a cottage style home that has a poured concrete/paver patio. I am trying to come up with ideas for plantings that would 1. give me a bit of privacy,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Vines	Sources for plants from Abingdon MD August 02, 2012 What stores or nursuries in Harford County sell already grown Coral honeysuckle, Purple passion flower, trumpet creeper, and crossvine? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Problem Plants Vines	Poison ivy? vine in NJ July 30, 2012 I have a vine growing among some vegetation in my backyard. It has a leaf with 3 "points" with ridges along its edges. The smaller leaves are reddish which is why I thought poison ivy but definite... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Wildlife Gardens Planting Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines Wildflowers	Bird-friendly plants for the Texas coast July 13, 2012 I'm interested in starting a native plant garden, specifically with an eye towards providing food (either from the plants or insects that are attracted to the plants) for migratory birds. However, s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines	Plants that smell like chocolate from Coral Gables FL July 12, 2012 I am looking for plants that smell like chocolate. I live in south Florida. We are currently growing and testing Berlandiera lyrata. Do you know of other plants whose flowers smell like chocolate? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Xeriscapes Vines	climbing vine for growth in sand July 11, 2012 I live in Grand Beach, MI. My house sits on a sand dune. I want to plant a flowering vine that will grow up a fence. The area has plenty of sand and I have a trickle watering system. Can you pleas... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Plant Identification Vines	Identification of vine from Las Vegas NV July 11, 2012 I'm interested in identifying the vine shown by the leaf in this photo: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zR3R4JSPYcCI4ESczNXWM4h8z33Cq5cyZNqSSYf9hx0?feat=directlink My mother-in-law got one o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Vines	Hybrid Campsis radicans 'Madame Rosy' from Medina OH July 07, 2012 I have a Madame Rosy Campsis that is not blooming. We purchased and planted it last year, mid-summer and it did well for the remainder of the season but this year...nothing but green leaves........wh... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identity of vine growing in New Jersey July 03, 2012 Hello! I am hoping you may be able to help me out in identifying a vine plant that has started to grow from under my deck, through the lattice and up the outside of my deck. I bought the house 2 y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Privacy Screening Shade Tolerant Shrubs Vines	A privacy hedge for a shady spot in Austin, TX July 02, 2012 What is a good choice for a privacy hedge in west Austin in a predominantly shady area? I'd like it to be 8-12 feet, along the fence, so as to obstruct the view of the neighbor's yard. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Cow-itch vine name from Seguin TX July 02, 2012 How did Cow-Itch Vine (Cissus incisa / Cissus trifoliata) get its name? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of cucumber-like plant with red fruit July 01, 2012 Hi; My name is Peter, live in Lewisville. When I walked through a park trail last year, I noticed a very strange vine described as the following: It is vine with leaves and stems (size and shape) lo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Vines	Vine non-toxic to alpacas and dogs from Fowler CA June 29, 2012 We have alpacas and would like to plant a flowering vine on a backyard fence that adjoins the pasture. We live in Central California so we have many hot days during the summer and would like a plan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Erosion Control Groundcovers Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plantings for a slope from New Carrollton MD June 27, 2012 My house (Maryland, near DC) sits at the bottom of a south facing slope. The soil is very heavy clay. The grade is about 1:20 for about 100 feet (with a steeper part at the top). Part of the hill is i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	E-mailing a picture for Plant ID from Dexter KY June 25, 2012 Could I email a picture of a vine that is taking over my porch? Can't seem to find it anywhere. It is dark green and relatively shiny with 10 leaves on each stem. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Plant Identification Vines	Distinguishing non-native Wisteria from Austin June 25, 2012 How do I distinguish a native wisteria from a non-native wisteria? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Butterfly Gardens Wildlife Gardens Poisonous Plants Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Vines	Non-toxic plants for dog yard from Freeport PA June 24, 2012 I'm looking for wildlife-friendly native plants that aren't toxic to dogs. I have a place for some small shrubs and/or flowers. And a climbing vine that I could train on a trellis would work espec... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Container Gardens Planting Cacti and Succulents Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plants for 100 gal. pot by pool from Ft. Worth TX June 23, 2012 What North Texas evergreen � or combination of evergreen plants, bushes or trees � could thrive in a huge, 100-gallon clay pot (immovable!) that is situated in full sun year round in an exposed area n... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Poisonous Plants Vines	Non-native vines poisonous to animals from Park Ridge IL June 18, 2012 I have a Star Jasmine and sambac Philipine Jasmine Plant . Are they poisonous to cats or dogs. I have them in the house. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of vine in Pennsylvania June 11, 2012 I have several vine plants growing in my deck planters from last season. The leaves are 9 pointed, it looks more like 7, but there are 2 little points at the very bottom of the larger leaves. When t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Vines	Need a vine to cover a chainlink fence in the shade in Tarrytown, NY. June 08, 2012 Any advice for a vine to cover a chain link fence in shade View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Planting Vines	Vine Choices Scarce in Beaverton Oregon June 08, 2012 Hi, I am looking for a hearty vine that we could use to cling to and cover a cement wall that is about 8 feet tall and 30 feet long. It is on the south side of our house but never gets direct sunli... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Vines	Question about male muscadine plants June 01, 2012 I have 9 muscadine plants, 3 females and 6 perfect flowered growing in my yard. A plant started growing under my porch lst year and it grew through the spaces between the boards. It grew nicely. It fl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of vine with 4-petaled purple flower May 30, 2012 Does anybody know what vine has a purple four petaled flower with small bulb in middle?? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Herbs/Forbs Vines	Do monarchs like Cynachum laeve in Austin, TX? May 29, 2012 I have found what I believe is Honeyvine (Cynanchum laeve) growing in my yard here in Austin. I tried using the LBJWC plant data base and could not find it. I also found the plant with a diff... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Vines	Need an evergreen flowering vine to cover a fence in Houston, TX. May 28, 2012 Looking for an evergreen flowering vine to cover my fence. caveat? one part of the fence is within 5 feet from the air conditioning unit which blows a lot of hot air, the area takes a day or two to dr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Container Gardens Vines	Growing native vines in pots from Houston May 28, 2012 I am writing in regards to your often mentioned issue of plants not doing as well in pots and in the ground. After last years drought, i moved all the plants I had that were in danger of dying of t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Ferns Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines	Plants wilting too quickly in Toledo OH May 27, 2012 The garden I have had recent issues with plants wilting all too quickly. I would like to know what types of plants would be hearty for the climate in Toledo, Ohio. I have a partly sunny front yard and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Diseases and Disorders Planting Grasses or Grass-like Trees Vines	Oak trees shedding leaves in Denton TX May 27, 2012 In Denton, TX we have two mature Quercus buckleyi. It is May 11th 2012 and one of these trees has been shedding green leaves for the last week. The only changes we have made are: planted English ivy... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of vine with green flowers May 23, 2012 Trying to identify a vine with 5-petaled ~1 cm dia green flowers (w/ barely perceptible white & black speckles). I have 3 photos I can send (showing flowers & leaves). The flower petals are almost... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of a plant that looks like a watermelon. May 21, 2012 A wild plant came up in my bed that looked like a watermelon plant. It had small yellow blooms and then marble balls formed with prickly thorns. The balls were in clusters. What kind of plant is i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Poisonous Plants Vines	Non-native Purple Hyacinth from Sylvania OH May 21, 2012 I am wondering if I plant a Purple Hyacinth Bean vine seed under a tree and allow it to grow up the tree trunk, will it kill the tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Vines	Variation in leaves for Vitis mustangensis May 17, 2012 Hi, I am doing a sculpture of a mustang grape vine in limestone. In seeking a good leaf image I notice that there are both roundish shaped leaves and highly divided or "fingered" shapes on your sit... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Butterfly Gardens Pests Vines	Caterpillars eating passion vines from Austin May 17, 2012 My question concerns Yellow passion flower, purple passion vine & butterflies. I have had my passion vines for 3-4 years, each spring they start growing beautifully, then in 1-2 days are almost compl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of vine in New York May 15, 2012 I have a flowering vine that grows against my home and I'm not sure what it is, but it's beautiful with a delicate scent. The flowers look like clusters of mini purple pea pods hanging downward befo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Herbs/Forbs Vines	How to propagate Clematis texensis in Austin, TX? May 14, 2012 How do I propagate a Clematis texensis Buckl. Scarlet leatherflower from the seed pod? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Unusual vine in San Diego County, California May 12, 2012 Dear Mr. or Ms. Smarty Pants, I came across an unusual vine winding through a young Zumaque growing off the edge of a mesa in San Diego (coastal sage scrub). The small (fingernail-sized)leaves rough... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Propagation Vines	Need care instructions for Cardiosperma halicacabum in Little Rock, AR> May 11, 2012 I'd like to find out how to cultivate & care for a balloon vine/heart seed vine/love in a puff vine which I found growing wild in my yard (in Little Rock, Arkansas). There seems to be very little in... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shade Tolerant Vines	Flowering vine for shade in Southern California May 11, 2012 Flowering climbing plant for shade in Palm Desert, CA. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany Pollinators Rare or Endangered Plants Seed and Plant Sources Wildlife Gardens Planting Propagation Groundcovers Shade Tolerant Grasses or Grass-like Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines Wildflowers	Restoring the woods in Central Austin. May 08, 2012 I live in Austin, south central between Red Bud trail close to the low water bridge and Bee Caves road. My question: I want to make the wooded sections of my yard attractive. They have filtered sun... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Poisonous Plants Trees Vines	Rash resulting from cutting trees in NC. May 08, 2012 My boyfriend was cutting some trees yesterday. He had thorns in his hands after he was done, and today he has a rash on his legs, a fever and he feels like throwing up. Can you tell me if its symptoms... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Vines for Texas Panhandle May 07, 2012 I need a fast-growing vine for our pergola that does not attract bees or wasps. It will be in full sun in the panhandle of Texas--two hours north of Amarillo. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Vines	Eradicating trumpet vine runners in Austin April 29, 2012 How do I eradicate trumpet vine runners from my lawn? Will it kill my pecan tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Should Ipomea alba be planted in a yard in Spring, TX? April 23, 2012 I would like to know if there is any reason not to plant Tropical Morning glory (Moon Flower-Ipomoea alba)in my yard. Is it toxic or aggressivley invasive? I am looking at a space in my side yard wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Vines	Purchase source of Coral honeysuckle from New Boston TX April 21, 2012 I have been unable to find a supplier in the listings on your website for Lonicera Sempervirens. Many of them had a variety of different plants listed under this name but none were the 20' species. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Vines	Folsom CA Wall-cover April 13, 2012 I live in Folsom, CA and I have an ugly cinder block wall that I want to cover, I want something that is low maintenance and that is going to grow and spread into my grass. The only one i can really t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Vines to Complement a Fence April 10, 2012 I have a 3' weathered picket fence that I want to plant a flowering vine on part of it. The vine must be perennial, tolerate full sun and low watering. Is there anything besides trumpet, cross vine, ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Seed and Plant Sources Edible Plants Vines	Looking for a supplier for Mustang Grape vine in Austin, TX> April 02, 2012 I'm looking for a supplier in Austin that will have a Mustang Grape Vine seed or plant for purchase. I found Natives of Texas in Kerrville, but if you know of a supplier in Austin, that would be pre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Native vine to replace non-native Ficus pumila creeping fig April 01, 2012 What is a good evergreen alternative to ficus pumila to cover a rough-textured concrete wall in Houston TX? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Propagation Problem Plants Vines	Controlling Passionflora Incarnata propagation March 20, 2012 Would a cinderblock raised bed, 8 inches in height, be sufficient to contain the roots of passiflora incarnata and keep them from traveling to places where I don't want the vine? Are the roots deepe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Vines	Is Bignonia capreolata (crossvine) poisonous? March 18, 2012 I need to know whether any part of Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) is poisonous. Am thinking of planting it at an Elder Day Center for people with memory problems and the director insists - no toxic ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Herbs/Forbs Shrubs Trees Vines Wildflowers	Plants in bloom in April in Stuart FL February 24, 2012 Can you tell me which plants I might reasonably expect to see in bloom in April of this year? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Vines for Poolsides February 22, 2012 We would like some color along the pool, but do not want anything with flowers because of the pool. Are there any non-flowering vines that will grow in full sun in Arizona? We have 2 trelis' that we ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Managing Roadsides Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like Vines	Native plants for roadside in Gallatin TN February 19, 2012 What native plant would you suggest that we try to establish on 100 feet of road frontage which gets full afternoon sun? The soil is mostly clay, and it's on a rather sleep hill about 10 feet high. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Vines	Wisteria and Non-Poisonous Native Vines February 15, 2012 I'm from central Texas and I'm wanting to plant a native vine that will work well around the public, mainly kids. It's a mostly sunny trellis that makes an arch. I'd like to plant the native Wiste... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Edible Plants Vines	Edibility of peppervine berries from Madison MS February 09, 2012 I am following up on a question I've posed to many well experienced foragers and naturalists regarding the pepper vine plant or Ampelopsis arbor. There are many conflicting stories regarding the edib... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Vines	When to prune Texas Coral Honeysuckle in Iredell, TX? January 31, 2012 When can I prune Texas coral honeysuckle? It needs to be pruned so that it will fill out. Also, how much do I prune it? Thank you, View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Plant identification of vine in Tennessee January 06, 2012 I have this vine that grows in my backyard and on the vine there are green balls about half the size of a hedge apple and inside balls are a bunch of seeds. The deer love to eat these. Do you know wha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Vines	Is there a vine in Indiana with poisonous thorns? December 27, 2011 I was cut at the left big toe by a brownish/red thorny vine while tracking thru dry grass near the bridge exiting 278. I'm from Indianapolis, in 46208. Was wondering if I was exposed to a poisonous v... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Florida hanging vine with occasional red tongue-like leaves December 01, 2011 I live in south Florida and I used to grow a hanging vine that had green slender leaves and an occasional red leaf that looked like a tongue that protruded horizontally from the plant. do you know wha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Privacy Screening Shade Tolerant Vines	Evergreen Vine for San Antonio Trellis November 23, 2011 I have a new trellis at the end of my patio on which I want to grow an evergreen vine. The area is fairly shady. I had settled on Carolina Jasmine, but read that it is very toxic which is worrisome ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Vine with red berries in North Carolina November 04, 2011 I found a plant/ vine pink teardrop with red berries in the Pusgah Forest in North Carolina and no on knows the name of it. I have a photo, can you help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Herbs/Forbs Vines	Blueberries & Raspberries for Walla Walla WA October 17, 2011 Which blueberry and raspbery plants grow best and suvive winter in Walla Walla Washington View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Plant identification of a potted vine in California October 04, 2011 Hi, we have a tropical vine growing in a pot on our patio that my wife bought at the county fair. We've had it for a couple of years but I just noticed it now has a sort of pear like fruit on it. It ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Compost and Mulch Shrubs Vines	Identification of shrub looking like honeysuckle in Odessa TX October 02, 2011 Bought a shrub in Pecos, TX yesterday. It looks like honeysuckle but the brightest flat orange I have ever seen. Flower and greenery looked like honeysuckle but when I looked on the Internet under or... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Butterfly Gardens Vines	Is Passiflora 'Purple Haze' a host to Gulf Frittilary butterflies? September 14, 2011 Is the passion flower purple haze (pasionaria purple haze) a host plant to gulf frittilary butterflies as is the passiflora incarnata passion flower? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Seeds and Seeding Vines	Seed planting of Crossvine from Orlando FL September 12, 2011 Seed planting of Bignonia capreolata - Tangerine Beauty. I have seed pods. Do I plant how deep and should I put in a plastic bag with a wet papertowel in the refrigerator and let it sprout? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Propagation Vines	Propagation of Crossvine from San Antonio September 03, 2011 I have a new Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) that has a single seedpod so far. What is the best way to plant it for the best chances for success? It is still green and a very hot August. Do I plant ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Compost and Mulch Shade Tolerant Trees Vines	Stumps of fallen oaks in Hurricane Irene from Newton PA September 03, 2011 Two large red oaks fell in the woods in our yard in Newtown PA due to Hurricane Irene. The trees have been removed, but the stumps remain. Please can you recommend some fast-growing, attractive, nativ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Plant identification of vine in Virginia September 01, 2011 Have vine that has small 3 pointed leaves somewhat like a grape but only an inch or 2 long. Adult fruit is black or purple egg shaped and only 3/4 of an inch long. Fruit is single in the middle of th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Shrubs Trees Vines	Foundation plants unlikely to provide good shade for rattlesnakes in TX August 28, 2011 I would like to plant native grass around my new home in the country near Mason, TX. My concerns are the rattlesnakes that are common here, and if they could "hide" in the native grasses since they ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Vines	Removing poison ivy in Cuba MO August 27, 2011 I bought a home with a huge bed of hybrid iris but the bed is thick with poison ivy. If I cover myself head to toe to prevent getting it is there a way to clean the tubers so they will not be poison? ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines Wildflowers	Questions about Clematis virginiana in Austin, TX. August 26, 2011 Hello! I have a few questions regarding Clematis virginiana. Is it scented? Does it attract birds and butterflies? Do only female flowers get the feathery plumes? If yes, how do I know if ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Planting Propagation Transplants Vines	Transplanting trumpet creeper in Prairie City, IA August 22, 2011 I have a Trumpet Creeper that I would like to transplant. How do you do that? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Vines	Pruning time for Lonicera sempervirens from Pflugerville TX August 08, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, When does the Wildflower Center prune its Lonicera sempervirens? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants Vines	Getting rid of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac July 30, 2011 How can I rid my yard of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac? I have tried roundup, poison ivy roundup and even a clorox solution and nothing seems to kill it, I keep seeing it come up. Any help ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Vines	Eliminating a briar vine in American holly July 22, 2011 I have a wild vine (I was told it is a type of briar) living on my place. The root nest is like a potato. I have dug them up, I have sprayed them and I still am plagued with them. I have a beautiful A... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Alamo vine not blooming in Liberty Hill TX July 16, 2011 My Alamo vine is not blooming. It is planted in full sun. The vine looks healthy. Should I fertilize, if so, with what. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Pruning Vines	How to prune wild mustang grape vines. July 11, 2011 Now that my mustang grapes are harvested. When can I trim them out of the tree top and redirect them to an arbor where I can reach them next year? The main vine is at least 3" across. The vines from... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of vine in Louisiana July 06, 2011 I have two vines in my backyard. I've looked at pictures of each and they both keep coming up "virginia creeper." However, both are different. Neither causes an allergic reaction. One has leaflets ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of a vine with purple flowers July 06, 2011 I'm trying to identify a vine-like plant growing in my yard to determine if it is a weed or should be kept around. It has small purple flowers with a small yellow center, looking like a mini honeysuc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Vines	Failure to bloom of Campsis radicans in Elkins WV June 28, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, We live in a very cool climate of West Virginia, in the mountains, and it seems impossible for our Campsis radicans vines to flower! Perhaps the growing season is too short? W... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Vines	Failure to flourish of Trumpet Creeper in Leesburg VA June 28, 2011 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants: Late last year I planted a trumpet creeper vine to grow on my fence and attract hummingbirds. It gets full sun, is in average soil and gets adequate water. I put a few daylilli... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Vines	Is hummingbird vine poisonous to parrots? June 26, 2011 Is hummingbird vine poisonous to parrots? I am setting up vines and plants around the aviary and would like to use this vine if it's not poisonous. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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