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Author: | Nadine [ Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Which Plants are Deep-Rooting Plants? |
I know that dandelions are deep-rooting. Can anyone advise me on other plants with this characteristic? I am especially interested in shrubs, and in plants that will grow in shade. Thanks in advance! |
Author: | user_48634 [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:48 pm ] |
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Do you consider alfalfa to be a shrub? It might not do well in the shade. What about clover? Not much height with Dutch white clover, but crimson is much taller. |
Author: | sandih [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:21 pm ] |
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I am truly curious about the prerequisite of it being a deep-rooting plant. At what depth do you consider something to be deep-rooting and where would information like that be kept for plants? I have never seen that statistic mentioned. |
Author: | Nadine [ Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:13 am ] |
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sandih wrote: I am truly curious about the prerequisite of it being a deep-rooting plant. At what depth do you consider something to be deep-rooting and where would information like that be kept for plants? I have never seen that statistic mentioned.
I never thought about how deep... A friend of mine asked this question of me and I did not know so I took to the forums! Some plants have deep tap roots, more deep than others. I will look into this elsewhere and report back soon as I am able. |
Author: | sandih [ Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:13 am ] |
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I am just wondering what situation she has that would have prompted such a prerequisite. Maybe wanting deep-rooted so they are more drought tolerant? |
Author: | Nadine [ Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:20 am ] |
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I believe that she wanted more drought tolerant plants. She knows to use native or adapted plants. I believe she is also looking for serious erosion control. I do not think the area gets much sun... |
Author: | sandih [ Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:18 pm ] |
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I would direct her to Sally Wasowski's "Native Texas Plants" book which details ground cover (and everything else) for all soil and sun types. It's an excellent book. |
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