Host an Event Volunteer Join Tickets

Support the plant database you love!

DONATE TODAY

Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?

A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.

Help us grow by giving to the Plant Database Fund or by becoming a member

Did you know you can access the Native Plant Information Network with your web-enabled smartphone?

Share

Ask Mr. Smarty Plants

Ask Mr. Smarty Plants is a free service provided by the staff and volunteers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Search Smarty Plants
See a list of all Smarty Plants questions

Please forgive us, but Mr. Smarty Plants has been overwhelmed by a flood of mail and must take a break for awhile to catch up. We hope to be accepting new questions again soon. Thank you!

Need help with plant identification, visit the plant identification page.

 
rate this answer
Not Yet Rated

Thursday - April 13, 2006

From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: Source for Wave scaly cloakfern (Astrolepis sinuata)
Answered by: Nan Hampton

QUESTION:

Can't make it to the Plant Sale but really want to buy one Astrolepis sinuata (Wavy Cloak Fern) if a plant is available for sale. Is it possible to buy one if one is available after the sale date (just come down for the sole purpose of making that purchase)? Please advise. I saw and loved this plant on a visit to the Center this past week. Thank You.

ANSWER:

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has plants for sale only at our Annual Fall and Spring Plant Sales. Additionally, I did not find the Wavy scaly cloakfern (Astrolepis sinuata) listed as one the species for sale. You might try contacting one of the nurseries in your area that specializes in native plants to see if they carry it. You can search for nurseries in the National Suppliers Directory on our website. The Austin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas also offers a list of native plant sources.
 

More Seed and Plant Sources Questions

Finding a native plant garden designer from Austin
April 10, 2011 - I was at the center today and told to contact you on the website for suggestions on who to call to hire a garden designer to come to my house,lay out a garden and select plants, etc.
view the full question and answer

Seed Library in Hill Country, Texas?
April 21, 2015 - Hello, I was wondering if there is a seed bank or library here in the Texas Hill Country?
view the full question and answer

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 the full question and answer

Source for Native and Adapted Landscape Plants: an Earthwise Guide for Central Texas
March 18, 2010 - Do you know where I could get a copy of the publication, "Native and Adapted Landscape Plants: An Earthwise Guide for Central Texas"? I believe this was a joint effort between the City of Austin an...
view the full question and answer

Native non-invasive plant seeds for Oregon wedding
January 21, 2008 - I study invasive plants and I am interested in native plant re-vegetation. I am also planning a wedding in July. We thought a nice party favor would be wild flower seeds. I have people coming from ...
view the full question and answer

Support the Wildflower Center by Donating Online or Becoming a Member today.