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Do some flowers struggle to bloom in rich, fertilized soils?

Question:
Do some flowers struggle to bloom in rich, fertilized soils?
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Answer:

Some plants like less nutrient rich soil. Many native wildflowers naturally grow in poor soil, and they will not do well in a rich soil.
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