Saturday, May 22, 2010

We live in Central Fla-what are good plants to place in full sun that conserve water?

We have a 40 ft slope that runs from our yard to a small creek. Looking for ideas as to what to plant in the full sunshine, sandy slope that will conserve water and not required a lot of care. Can be ground cover or plants. I have seen packages of bulbs in the local stores. Will these survive in the environment described. Thanks for your help.

We live in Central Fla-what are good plants to place in full sun that conserve water?
I'm a horticultulist. I was nursery manager of a native plant nursery in Central Florida for 2 years. Go to FNGLA.org and look up mimosa. It is a ground stablizing, drought tolerant, groundcover that LOVES the sun. The website will tell you where to purchase it.
Reply:The century plant is gorgus and low mantainance.Pompus grass is gorgus and a good filler, needs little care.Azaleas are great in full sun and bloom pretty , colorful blooms in the Spring, but do need water on occasion during dry spells and yes bulbs do well here I have started lots of my plants from bulbs takes awhile but is effective.


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