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| Source for non-native Bauhinia Blakeana March 10, 2009 I BOUGHT WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A HONG KONG ORCHID TREE ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO IN SAN ANTONIO, TX,.BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE A WHITE ORCHID TREE.I AM SEEKING A NURSERY IN THE AREA THAT MAY HAVE SOME IN STOCK.TH... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Endangered plants of Maryland March 06, 2009 My high school would like to plant endangered plant species of Maryland in our wetlands, but we do not know where we can acquire these plants. Do you know of a place where we could buy endangered plan... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for non-native Coleus Canina March 04, 2009 We are trying to find Coleus Canina (Scaredy Cat Coleus)? to no avail. We purchased this plant in 2006 and it works. The Vt company no longer carries it. Can you help me. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why are Virginia strawberries native to Massachusetts? February 26, 2009 Thank you for your answer regarding Virginia wild strawberries. I thought they were only native to Virginia and that Virginia fragaria duchesne is the accepted name for them. Why do strawberries of Ne... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where can I find Ilex verticillata in Maryland? February 24, 2009 Do you have any suggestions where I might purchase a winterberry holly, ilex verticillata (with bright orange berries in the winter)? They are on our Maryland State highway on Route 3 (301) heading t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How can I propagate wax myrtle by soft-wood or semi-hardwood cuttings? February 24, 2009 Mr. Smartypants, I would like to propagate wax myrtle from mature plants I have growing in my yard here in Houston. I've read on the wildflower website to use "softwood" or "semi-hardwood" c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Contacts for finding wildflowers in Texas February 10, 2009 Do you have a website or phone number for updates to find blooming wildflowers? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where can I find Opuntia santa-rita? February 09, 2009 Dear Mr. Plants - I'm trying to locate a type of opuntia violacea-santa rita. (Purple prickly pear) Instead of the normal pads, this cactus has rippled pads that almost look like a type of coral. It... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagating trees in Pennsylvania February 05, 2009 I have been wanting to plant trees at our family camp for quite a few years now to help provide food for the wildlife during in preparation for the cold winters. As a college student, however, both f... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a new duck pond that are duck proof January 28, 2009 Sir. I live in Charleston SC. I dug a pond for ducks in my backyard. I want to plant grass and anything else that will grow around the pond that the ducks won't want to eat up. What should I buy to p... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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