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Old 04-03-2004, 06:02 AM
MLEBLANCA
 
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Default Wildflowers

In article , escapee
writes:

I am sorry, but this simply is not true. Many Texas wildflowers need those
weeds to thrive


V
do you know if Texas Paintbrush, Castilleja indivisa, is one of these?



Yes, it is. It needs a particular native grass...I'm not sure which. It's
actually borderline parasitic in that it really does need companions to
thrive.
I have mine inter planted with the bluebonnets and since they are legumes and
fix nitrogen, I have a nice stand.

Thanks v
That is a glorious combination!!

Emilie