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Monday - August 20, 2007
From: Little Rock, AR
Region: Southeast
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: Native plants and sources for Little Rock, Ark.
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. What Type of native plants will grow here? Do you know a on-line store I can purchase them?ANSWER:
We have a list of Recommended Species for Arkansas that are commercially available. You can search in our National Suppliers Directory for nurseries and seed companies that specialize in native plants in your area and the Arkansas Native Plant Society also has recommended sources for native plants.More Seed and Plant Sources Questions
Need a source of sulfuric acid for scarifying bluebonnet seeds in Austin, TX.
May 06, 2009 - I see that you recommend soaking blue bonnet seeds in concentrated h2so4 to facilitate germination. Where do you suggest I buy the sulfuric acid? I live here in Austin.
Thank you,
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Source for invasive, non-native Lythrum in Indiana
April 28, 2009 - Please help me find where I can purchase Lithrum in Indiana. This is my favorite plant from long ago. I know it has been banned for the last few years. Presently you need a permit to sell Lithrum. I ...
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Sources of Hypericum anagalloides (tinkekrs penny)
March 23, 2007 - I am currently in search of any place where I may be able to purchase some of the Tinker's Penny. Could you please assist with this in any way possible? Greatly appreciated.
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Planting bluebonnets on UT Campus in Austin
January 07, 2012 - Hello!
I am with a student organization on the University of Texas campus. Walking around campus, I have noticed the lack of the state flower of Texas, the bluebonnet. Our organization is hoping ...
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Want to purchase mustang grape (Vitis mustangensis)
September 21, 2010 - Do you know of a nursery where I can purchase mustang grapes? I have searched the web to no avail.
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