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Friday - April 12, 2013
From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Groundcovers, Herbs/Forbs
Title: Need suggestions for plants to put between stones on a path in Austin, TX
Answered by: Jimmy Mills
QUESTION:
I am looking for plants to put between stones on a path, which are low-an inch or two, green, low water and tolerate full sun in Austin, TexasANSWER:
This is a fairly common question that we get at the Wildflower Center, so I’m going to share the answers to four similar previously-asked questions.
Sugarland TX
Houston TX
Wimberly TX
Mansfield, TX
They contain plant lists along with photos that should be of help.
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