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  • From: "Gene Monaco" <efmonaco@comcast.net>
  • To: <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [permaculture] Vetiver
  • Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:04:46 -0500

Kevin,
Have you seen the bees (apis) forage this?
-Gene
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:26:56 -0600
From: Kevin Topek <ktopek@att.net>
To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [permaculture] Vetiver
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Camille,

I have used vetiver extensively for erosion control and water
cleansing here in Texas. It is extremely hardy! It blooms in the
cooler months and has attained an 8-10' height in a couple of years.
The sides do need pruning as the lay down to start new plants. It does
attract young snakes seeking protection, but we have had no negative
incidents.

Kevin Topek





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