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Old 03-24-2014, 10:37 AM
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I have been trying to find Stachytarpheta jamaicensis which is a low growing/speading variety of blue porterweed. It is drought tolerant and great in sunny hot and dry locations. The only plants I have found available in nurseries so far are for the taller variety or ones that are labeled as Stachytarpheta jamaicensis but indicate the plants will get 2-3' tall which means they are not labeled correctly and not what I want.

I would take seeds, cuttings or "volunteer" plants since they reseed themselves easily. If anyone has any they are willing to share I have lots of gallardia seedlings (also a native, sun loving, drought tolerant all season bloomer) or seeds to share in exchange.

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Old 03-24-2014, 03:20 PM
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You might have a chance of finding the native porterweed this coming weekend: Saturday March 29th is the Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival (9 AM- 3 PM) on West Indiana Ave. in downtown DeLand.
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I have not personally checked it out, but have you looked online at "Dave's Garden?"
It's davesgarden.com.
You will find many sellers and people who will trade items such as plants and seeds.
I hope this helps.
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Old 03-25-2014, 10:00 AM
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Shady Oaks Gather All is a small native plant nursery on 301 in Sumterville. The owner Allen Wise may be able to help you. His number is 352-793-4253 and email is: shady301@aol.com.
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