Asking for help

[Anne Kilmer]

Kathy Reinertsen wrote:

> Anne
> Can you post this on nature potpourri and other list that you use?
> Thanks Ed


sure, no problem.
anne Kilmer


> 
> Hi all
>  I would like to trade Lupinus texensis "Texas Maroon Bluebonnet" for
> Cardiospermum halicacabum "Balloon Vine" or C. corindum "Faux Persil"
> Thanks
> Ed Reinertsen
> 1617 Wisteria Way
> Richardson Tx. 75080
> 972-680-0023
> Bfly4u at swbell.net
> 
> Lupinus texensis  (Seed has been scarified for quick germination)
> 
> . The original plant was found in the wild near San Antonio, Texas.
> 
>  Texas Maroon Bluebonnets usually cannot survive in areas that have flat
> 
> terrain or soils with poor
>  drainage. Well drained areas such as a 6 to 8 inch raised flower bed,
> sloping hillsides or half wooden
>  barrels are excellent areas to sow your Texas Maroon Bluebonnets to
> increase success.
> 
>  WHEN AND WHERE TO PLANT: Select a location that is well drained and
> receives a minimum
>  of 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. For best results sow seed in the
> 
> fall months; September 1 thru
>  December 1. Loosen soil with rake or hoe. Smooth surface to remove any
> clumps or debris.
>  Broadcast seed over the prepared area (1 ounce covers 75 sq. ft.). Roll
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> or press the seed into the
>  soil no deeper than 1/8". Some of the seed will remain visible. Keep
> the soil moist until plants begin
>  to grow.
> 
>  CARE: Requires little care. Water only as necessary.
> 
>  NOTE: If cross-pollination occurs, the next generation of seed from the
> 
> Maroon Bluebonnets may
>  contain some purple or blue flowers within the population. In order to
> keep the Maroon Bluebonnets
>  true to color (maroon), any plants that bloom in shades of purple or
> blue should be removed from
>  the site as soon as the buds open to avoid cross-pollination.
> 
>   Zone 7b
>  Average Planting Success: 60%
>  Height: 1---2 feet
>  Germination: 15---75 days
>  Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 55°F--­70°F
>  Sowing Depth: 1/8"
>  Blooming Period: March­--May
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