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Tuesday - March 18, 2003

From: Nashville, TN
Region: Southeast
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: List of native plants for landscaping in Nashville, TN
Answered by: Stephen Brueggerhoff

QUESTION:

Can you provide a list of plants that I can landscape with in Nashville, Tennessee?

ANSWER:

The Wildflower Center maintains a database of native plant species that are perfect for your locale. Visit the Native Plants Database or download your regional Recommended Native Plant Species List from our on-line Clearinghouse
 

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