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| More on bluebonnets April 14, 2007 Do bluebonnets, being a legume, contribute anything beneficial to the soil? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets April 06, 2007 What role did Mrs. Johnson play in preserving the bluebonnet, our state flower? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets April 05, 2007 I live in Hereford, Texas, near Amarillo. What would be the closest area for us to see fields of bluebonnets and when? Is it Wichita Falls? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Toadflax and Baby Blue Eyes occurring naturally in Texas March 29, 2007 Does Toadflax/Spurred Snapdragon occur naturally in Texas? My daughter found what I think is it in a field in Keller, TX, but I'm wondering if it is cultivated. The field is full of a variety of fl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for Angel Fire, NM March 20, 2007 What wildflowers would you recommend for Angel Fire, NM, at an elevation of 9150 ft. with rocky soil and a windy, northwest exposure? Thank you for your help! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for West Texas Permian Basin area March 19, 2007 What wild flowers grow out here in West Texas (Permian Basin Area)? I know a lot of the wild flowers from other parts of the state will not grow out here in the dry heat and poor soil. Thanks for you... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflowers for Denver, Colorado area March 17, 2007 I live in the Denver, CO area and would like to plant more native wildflowers. Can you please tell me where I can find a list? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas wildflowers for April wedding March 13, 2007 A friend of mine is getting married in Texas in April and wanted to decorate the event with flowers native to that state. In my experience wildflowers do not last long out of the ground or in cut for... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets March 13, 2007 I want to go to the Willow loop north 7 miles or so of Fredericksburg to see the bluebonnets in bloom this year but don't know when the best time would be to see this spectacular view. I plan to be ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Blooming time in Austin for wildflowers March 12, 2007 Hi Mr. Smarty Pants!! I am a wildflower artist coming for my first spring visit to Austin to exhibit in the Artisan's Festival. As a wildflower fanatic, I am hoping to see and photograph some of "... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting time for wildflower seeds in Denton Co., TX March 11, 2007 I live in Denton county, Texas and I purchased 2 lbs of native texas wildflower seed from the local agr. extension. Is it too late to plant now and expect flowers from my seed ? Should I plant anyway... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets March 10, 2007 It is the first week of March in northeast Oklahoma and I received a wildflower mix that is 60% Lupinus texensis or Texas bluebonnets. Should I wait until fall to plant or can I cold treat or do som... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Possible identification of Stemless Evening Primrose March 07, 2007 Recently, in a very dry area, some interesting plants have emerged. The plant looks like a very short dandelion but the yellow flowers look like yellow morning glories. The flowers are open in the m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflowers for caliche soil March 06, 2007 What kind of wildflower seeds can I plant on caliche soil. No water, other than rain, with some deer grazing. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Optimum viewing time for Texas wildflowers, bluebonnets March 01, 2007 I will make a car trip from Alabama to Anson, Texas, in the next month or so. I would like to time my visit to see the Blue Bonnets and/or wildflowers blooming. Please advise me as to the best time t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Prediction on 2007 wildflower blooming chances February 25, 2007 Do you have a prediction on the wildflower season this year? Last year was very poor compared to other years and my sister from Georgia is wanting to visit this spring to go on wildflower expeditions... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees and wildflowers for acreage near San Marcos, TX February 19, 2007 We are moving to 4 acres between Lockhart & San Marcos TX. The soil is a kind of gummy black clay. Elms, mesquite and grasses seem to grow well in it. What native trees and wildflowers would do wel... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bloom time for Opuntia engelmannii February 18, 2007 We are planing a trip to West Texas, El Paso area, in March and can't remember when the prickly pear cactus are in bloom. Can you help! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting seedlings washed out of area by rain February 17, 2007 I sowed a rather large area in my wild back yard in wildflowers. There is no grass. A few weeks later after we had been watering them because of no rain (in Sept), we got way too much rain and many o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for limestone ledge with thin soil in Austin, TX February 14, 2007 My back yard is essentially a limestone ledge with less than an inch of soil on the top in full sun. What native plants can live in this environment? Since I can't really dig a hole, maybe I should... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Best planting time for wildflower seeds in Austin, TX February 13, 2007 When would be the best time to plant wild flower seeds and mow an area where we want to grow wild flowers in Austin Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sowing an old highway right of way with native wildflowers February 12, 2007 We have an old highway right-of-way which we would like to seed with wildflowers. Can you help us? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Castillea indivisa as Texas native Indian Paintbrush February 05, 2007 Upon researching the Texas Indian-Paintbrush I have satisfactorially come up with the latin name Castilleja foliolosa, funny thing is on the plants.usda.gov site it shows that this plant grows ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Prime wildflower bloom viewing times in Texas January 31, 2007 I am planning to drive from Wisconsin to San Antonio in the spring. My schedule is flexible, so I would like to time the trip with the wildflower bloom. I grew up in Texas, but I can't remember when ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets January 30, 2007 When will the bluebonnets bloom in the Hill Country this spring? Please let us know. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Inadvisability of overseeding winter rye with wildflowers January 15, 2007 I've recently had such phenomenal success with winter rye seed that I'm looking for a spring wildflower seed mix to dress over the same area -- a thin-soiled and pretty bare open-sun (and sprinkler-... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets January 09, 2007 My wife has recently contacted and met relatives from Texas (her father was a war baby born in the 1940's). Her new found Aunt Sarah has kindly given me some Bluebonnet seeds to plant "a corner of T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets January 09, 2007 I have had an area in my yard where I have established bluebonnets. Since we had such a dismal showing in the spring of 2006 I was looking forward to a great show for 2007. Lo and behold I had about... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seeding for hurricane-damaged areas of New Orleans January 05, 2007 I need some information. I am going to be traveling to New Orleans in two weeks to visit a relative. They are in an area that was decimated by the hurricane. Though they have rebuilt the neighborho... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers for wedding mid-spring in Austin, TX November 10, 2006 My fiancé and I are both native Texans, and we are looking to have a beautiful yet simple wedding on March 31, 2007. We would love to use TX wildflowers. Our colors are white, orange, and blue. Wo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Methods of planting state wildflowers on roadsides in California November 06, 2006 My garden club is initiating a program to plant state hwy 49 within our county with our state flower, California Poppy. Do you have information on using hydroseeding as a method of planting? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Viewing times for wildflowers from Ouchitas to Austin November 03, 2006 I'm a geographer and wildflower enthusiast considering a spring visit to the Austin area and want to find out the best time to view wildflowers and farm crops around Austin and also on the drive from... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Introduction of possibly invasive Texas wildflowers to Afghanistan November 03, 2006 I'm in Afghanistan right now, and at the USO over here there's a small garden where some service members have seeds sent from home to plant. I don't see any Bluebonnets so I asked my grandparents t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seeding time for wildflower annuals and perennials in New York October 27, 2006 We have a large area of open land in front of our house and would like to dedicate part of it to wildflowers. I purchased some perenial seeds and would like to know if I can plant these this fall? T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Varieties of lupines that will grow in Zone 7, Alabama October 27, 2006 I have just found you and read 500 plus questions, fascinated. My question concerns plants in Alabama, is there a variety of lupine that will grow is zone 7, sun or shade? Also, we purchased acreage t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible low maintenance native plants for acreage in Manor, TX October 22, 2006 My husband and I recently bought 3 acres of former cow pasture in Manor and plan to build our dream home there eventually. Other than a few pesky Mesquite trees and one huge cactus, there isn't much... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Survivability of Texas wildflower seeds in Zone 5A or 5B October 13, 2006 What are the recommended hardiness zones for Texas wildflowers? Could these seeds survive in a 5A and 5B climate? If so, when would be the correct time to plant seeds for zone 5A/5B? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Photo of plant Beggar Tick October 12, 2006 I am looking for information and a photo of the plant Beggar Tick. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Excessive nitrogen inhibiting coreopsis blooms September 28, 2006 I planted coreopsis in the summer last year and they bloomed profusely nonstop from June 2005 to April 2006. However, this past summer, continuing to present time, my coreopsis have not bloomed at a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hardiness of Mexican bush sage in USDA Zone 7 September 25, 2006 I have a Mexican Sage (salvia). I need to know the care of it especially because it is a gift and the plant is about 5 ft. With the weather and the red clay I don't know if I could plant it or just ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Getting started in gardening September 16, 2006 Does the center publish any or several planting guides to help gardeners get started? I find it is overwhelming understanding where to start. I have some lake property in East Texas close to Athen... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets September 13, 2006 I have a small field (about 1/2 acre) where I would like to grow bluebonnets and perhaps some other wildflowers for added color. Do bluebonnets need to be fertilized? Should I water them? How can I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Best planting time for wildflower seeds in Texas September 08, 2006 My husband bought a large amount of wildflower seeds at the Ladybird Johnson's Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas several months ago, but neglected to ask when to plant them. Some were Bluebonnets a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflowers for Missouri September 06, 2006 I live in the midwest, Wright City, Missouri. I have good dirt, not clay or sand. I love wildflowers. What kind of wildflowers can I grow here successfully? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cutting back annual wildflowers after going to seed August 16, 2006 I purchased some wildflower seeds from the center last year, planted them in Nov-Dec and they have done fairly well this year despite our fairly dry winter. My question is now that they are done bloom... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Overseeding native wildflower seeds as opposed to herbicides August 10, 2006 Greetings from Alabama, We would like to "roundup" approx 2 A and plant some wildflower (s) that would TAKE OVER. We have 20 A and over half is in mixed woods. Pine, oak, sweetgum, and ???. Do y... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible tax exemptions for wildlife management August 07, 2006 I am interested in finding out whether there are state grants to help land owners grow wildflowers on otherwise unused portions of their properties. Would you happen to know whom I should contact or w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets August 07, 2006 Can you grow Texas bluebonnets in Madison, OH which is right near Lake Erie? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Control of grasses in wildflower gardening July 27, 2006 We have been trying to manage and grow a plot of wildflowers in Madisonville, Texas just east of Bryan / College Station on a charity organizations site for 3 years with some success. The grasses have... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grass and wildflower possibilities for Weatherford, TX July 04, 2006 I live in Weatherford, Texas - 20 acres and would love to have a prairie or soft cover throughout the year (less mowing). What do you recommend? I don't know anything about this ... So, feel free to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| 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 | ||
| More on bluebonnets May 02, 2006 How are bluebonnets used by wildlife? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildlife uses of wildflowers in Central Texas May 01, 2006 How are wildflowers in Central Texas used by wildlife? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Viability and storage of bluebonnet seeds past "use by" date April 26, 2006 I have several packets of Bluebonnet seeds and wildflower seeds which have "packed for 2006 use by 3/07". My questions: 1) will these seeds be good for the 2007 growing season?; 2) how should I ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Restoration of hilly area with natives of New York April 24, 2006 I have an area, down the street from me, 2 side hills. During the summer, this all becomes over grown with small trees and just brush in general. I have asked our city for over 20 yrs to clear it as j... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information on native plants in Canyon State Natural Area April 21, 2006 I am the Cubmaster for a Cub Scout Pack here in San Antonio. I am planning summertime activities for the kids this summer. One thing I have decided to do it take them on a hike in the new Government C... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Orientation of roots of Ranunculus April 11, 2006 I need to know how to plant "Ranunculus". I don't know which way to put the rhizomes/bulbs in the ground. Do they go flat side down or strange long tubular things upward ? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Using Native Plants Database to determine flowering time in Austin April 07, 2006 How can I access your data base to learn what plants are flowering in Austin during the months of October and early November? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets April 05, 2006 Hello: We have been told that the sparse Bluebonnet appearance this Spring is due to sparse rainfall at the appropriate times. Were there fewer seeds to sprout and grow? Or are the seeds still ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Predictin bloom time for Indian Blankets (Gaillardia pulchella) April 04, 2006 Is there any way to predict when the Indian Blankets will bloom this year? I live in Dallas, and last year they were in peak bloom at Twelve Hills Nature Center (also in Dallas) around the 21st of Ma... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Peak period for viewing Central Texas wildflowers March 31, 2006 My daughter lives in San Antonio now. I want to time my next visit with the peak period to blue bonnets and other TX wildflowers. When do you recommend that I visit and come to the Center for the fi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildlife management programs for tax exemptions March 17, 2006 I own a property in La Grange, Texas on which we're considering a wildlife management exemption. Would there be a program that also provides tax advantages for growing wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| List of native perennial Texas flowers March 13, 2006 Good day, I am searching for a list of native Texas flowers (preferably perennials) for a flower garden. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible locations of fields of Forget-Me-Nots, Myosotis March 04, 2006 This might be kind of a weird question but me and my girlfriend have a really special thing with the forget me not wild flowers, and I will be asking her to marry me soon and would love to do it in a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for winter color in native wildflower meadow backyard February 28, 2006 I am establishing a wildflower meadow in my backyard (150'x50'). it will have native Texas wildflowers, Buffalo Grass and Blue Gramma grass. Is there any plant that you can recommend for winter inte... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with propagation of Indian Paintbrush (Castileja indivisa) February 07, 2006 We are growing Indian Paintbrush. I have 2-300 seedlings. They were sown with fescue and have grown beautifully. Now they are approximately 4-6 inches high, a few have bloomed and many seem to be dy... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Boom time for Texas wildflowers and best sites for viewing February 01, 2006 I live in NJ and would like to visit Texas and see the bluebonnets and other wildflowers in bloom this spring. When do you expect the best display of flowers this year? Also, can you tell me where th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sowing additional wildflower and grass seeds on steep hillside January 30, 2006 Mr. Smarty, we recently moved to Hot Springs, AR. We have about a 1000 sf hillside area too steep to plant with shrubs etc. We had wildflower seeds scattered last May in this area and the flowers we... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information on Mrs. Johnsons efforts in highway beautification January 11, 2006 Perhaps you can help. I am trying to unearth a little history of Lady Bird and her involvement in the beautification of our highways, especially as it relates to using native plants. This is for a p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Advisability of sowing wildflower seeds in mid-January in Lousiana January 07, 2006 Newton County borders Louisiana in SE Texas. Can we plant wildflowers now-mid January? The park has recently been graded and many trees blown down by Rita which will make it more sunny. The Garden ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Viability of seeds that have not come up December 06, 2005 I planted some wildflower seeds per instructions and they are not coming up. Should they? or will they come up in spring? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Guidelines for planting native wildflowers on roadside November 17, 2005 My 4th grade Girl Scout troop has chosen to plant bluebonnets and other wild flowers along TX Hwy 114 in Southlake as their project for their Bronze Award. Do you have a guideline that you follow w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where and when bloom; will they bloom in artificial light November 06, 2005 Do wildflowers grow through out the world, even in desert and Arctic regions? When do they bloom? Will they bloom in artificial light? What is the most interesting fact about wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants growing between Eagle Pass and Del Rio, TX October 25, 2005 I have just bought an acre near Quemado, Texas. That's about halfway between Eagle Pass and Del Rio. I'd like to know what the native plants for this area are, especially colorful flowers for the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wildflowers and grasses for sunny field in Nashville, TN October 09, 2005 I want to plant wildflowers in a sunny field (old pasture land) in Nashville, Tennessee. I plan on killing the existing weeds and tall grasses with roundup this fall and planting native grasses (wha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of Gay Feather September 22, 2005 Can I transplant the flower Gay Feather any time or should I wait until the plant dies this winter? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Wildflower Meadow Gardening September 16, 2005 Good morning! I want to overseed a buffalo lawn that has been down for about a year with a wildflower mix, how would you recommend that we prepare the site. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seeds to be sown on roadway for wedding September 16, 2005 My daughter is planning an outdoor wedding reception at a ranch in Granbury, Texas, on April 29, 2006. We would like to sow wildflower seeds along the roadway leading to the ranch. What flowers woul... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on CRABGRASS August 23, 2005 I live in Indiana and purchased native wildflower seeds from the soil and conservation district in my area. I completly tilled the 10x70 foot patch and planted the seeds as directed. Some of them are ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possibility of over-watering of Asclepias tuberosa August 05, 2005 Another question about butterfly weeds, the leaves on one of my plants are turning a yellow-red color and the blossoms seem to be dying (drying up) before they can bloom. It is right in the same area... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Deadheading or trimming back of Asclepias spp July 29, 2005 I have some butterfly weeds (flowers) and I have heard conflicting stories as to how to cut them back. Should they be deadheaded to elongate bloom time or does that prevent any seeds from replanting?... 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 |  | |
| Small native flowering plants for Plano, TX July 07, 2005 Suggestions for native flowering plants small enough for a border planting? I live in Plano TX, just north of Dallas. Zone 8. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More on bluebonnets July 01, 2005 I've seen several recommendtions for using a Bluebonnet Inoculant when planting Bluebonnets. "For best success, we strongly suggest using Bluebonnet inoculant (to assist in fixing nitrogen into soi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Smarty Plants on Echinacea paradoxa July 01, 2005 What kind of habitat (soil, sun, water etc) does Echinacea paradoxa like to live in? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low maintenance native plants for college campus in Monterey, CA June 30, 2005 I am a graduate student at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. We are researching ways to save money (decreased maintenance, pesticide/herbicide use, etc) on our campus. I need so... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflowers that will grow in sandy soil in New York June 09, 2005 Dear Mr. S. Pants, We live near Albany, NY in what was once a pine forest. The soil is very, very sandy. I've had some success with wildflowers but I have to use some topsoil and humus mixture to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native Texas plants that will grow in sandy soil and salt tolerant June 08, 2005 I am in the US Coast Guard and we are looking to plant some wildflowers. The plants will be near saltwater and may get exposed if the area floods during a tropical storm or hurricane. Being on the Gul... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seed for west central Texas acreage June 06, 2005 We have a ranch in central Texas between Brownwood and Brady and want to plant wildflowers that will grow in that area. We'd like to cover acreage and need information on what mix would suit our are... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for Maine June 06, 2005 Hi there, I am looking for types of wildflowers that might be growing in Maine late july that would be okay to pick (would rather not pick endangered species, etc.). Any leads would be great. Also if ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Desmanthus and Chamaecrista seeds June 05, 2005 Hello my wildflower specialist friend. I got 20 Desmanthus illinoensis and also Chamaecrista fasciculata seeds. Then I planted them in early March, when there was still frost, in clayish soil, not far... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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