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Emberglow crocosmia
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday July 4, 2010

Common name: Emberglow crocosmia

Light: Full sun

Height: 2-3 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Origin: Cultivated variety


Emberglow crocosmia (Crocosmia ‘Emberglow’) is an English hybrid worth adding to the perennial border or cottage garden. In July and August, tall arching scapes with tubular burnt-orange nodding flowers provide bright spots of color throughout the garden. Their sword-shaped leaves are similar to gladiolus foliage. This particular variety is known for its larger flowers and more flowers per stem. It is often used as a cut flower and will attract hummingbirds. The advantage to this tall and narrow plant is that it can be “tucked” in amongst other perennials for added interest. Crocosmia bulbs are available in the spring and should be planted in a well-drained soil. The small bulbs will multiply quickly and can be divided every 2 or 3 years. Emberglow crocosmia is located in the Cutting Garden in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Angelonia
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday July 11, 2010

Common name: Angelonia

Light: Full sun

Height: 1-2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9

Origin: Mexico & W Indies


Thirty species are included in the genus Angelonia. This tender perennial is treated as an annual in temperate climates and has become more popular in recent years. It is a durable plant with a long blooming season. Their long lasting flowers appear on slender upright spikes and come in shades of pink, blue and white with 2-3 inch narrow pointed leaves. Angelonias are ideal for containers, window boxes and for pockets of color in the mixed perennial border. They also are a good choice to use at cut flowers. They prefer a well-drained soil with organic matter added. Allow the soil to dry out in between watering. Angelonias are used in mixed containers throughout The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Venus fly trap
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday July 18, 2010

Common name: Venus fly trap

Light: Full sun

Height: 1-3 in.

Spread: 2-3 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8

Origin: N & S Carolina


The Venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula) is one of the many carnivorous plants that consist of modified leaves to aid in “catching” prey. These plants naturally grow in bogs in nutrient deficient soil and rely on insects for their nutrients. Venus fly traps grow from a bulb-like structure that produce leaves with traps for catching insects and spiders. Each trap includes 6 small hairs that when triggered twice, will close on its prey. Digestive enzymes are then produced. The trap will re-open a few times before that trap will die. Venus fly traps naturally go dormant or semi-dormant during the winter. At this time, they will need cooler temperatures and less water. Most carnivorous plants need rain or distilled water. The ‘B52’ (photo) is the largest variety in cultivation having traps
up to two inches across. The ‘B52’ Venus fly trap is on display in ‘Savage Gardens, The Real and Imaginary World of Carnivorous Plants’ exhibit at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory
   
 
   
 
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