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Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

I have a fence bordering a public grassed path. I want to grow something by the fence but it's mainly concrete. Hollyhocks have seeded there and the weeds do quite well. What else could I plant?




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If you could find a space or two, Verbena bonariensis is also good at seeding itself, and it's tall. Not only that, it's a butterfly magnet. Smaller annual plants which also self-seed might help you - like Nigella (Love in a mist) and Escholzia (Californian Poppies). They all find crevices in concrete and do well in that kind of situation. The annuals could be sprinkled on the area - and let them do the rest!

4 Jun, 2010

 

Thank you so much for your information and prompt reply. Sounds ideal. AK

5 Jun, 2010

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