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Archive for September, 2009

Plant Doctor for House Plants now available for iPhone

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Written by timestocome

September 30th, 2009 at 5:00 am

Posted in plant science

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Thryalis Galphimia gracilis

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This shrub will easily reach 6′ tall in Houston and 4′ across. It is a very dense shrub right down to the ground. There’ll be no bare legs hanging out underneath.

Thryalis prefers full sun, it will grow in part shade but it’ll get leggy on you.

Blooms prolifically mid spring to early winter.

Drought tolerant once established. Excellent for barriers and low maintenance areas.

Birds, bees and butterflies are attracted to this plant.

Hardy to zone 8 but will die back in the winter in zone 8.

This did not survive not sure if last summer’s drought, this winter’s freezes or a combination of the two is responsible.

Propagate by cuttings.

Sometimes referenced as thryallis

Nothing interesting to report yet, this plant is only glancingly referenced in my books and I just picked it up this week.

Written by timestocome

September 23rd, 2009 at 5:00 am

Twelfth Annual Workshop and Plant Sale

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Landscaping with Native Plants to Attract Wildlife
Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
At the Houston Community College- West Loop Campus
Please Join Us!

It is a great plant sale and the speaker is our president of Butterflies Enthusiasts of SE Texas a real treat.
download the registration form/flyer

Also this weekend:
The Woodlands Landscaping Solutions 9-noon Sat, Sept 26th.

Mercer Garden Fair Sept 26th 8-4 and Sunday 27th 10 to 4pm

Written by timestocome

September 22nd, 2009 at 11:28 am

Posted in local happenings