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In This Issue June Events Jason Williamson's Ether Steeds Propagation Workshop Plantsmen's Tour Herbaceous Perennials Class Triangle African Violet Society Show and Sale Year-long Class Coming Soon 1st Annual Juried Print Competition JC Raulston Arboretum's 35th Anniversary Symposium |
Plant of the MonthAgave scabraby Mark Weathington, Assistant Director and Curator of Collections
Agave scabra is a medium-sized agave valued for its architectural form and bluish-green to gray-green leaves which are viciously armed on the margins and tips. It is known as the "rough" agave due to the rough (or scabrous) texture of the undersides of the leaves. Our plant is flowering this year as our fans on Facebook are already aware. The thick flower stalk, invariably described as asparagus-like, has shot to about 15', is branching and will soon be flowering with bright yellow flowers. The species ranges from Texas south through Mexico to the Pacific Ocean and from 500' elevation to 6,500' so provenance of parent plants is most likely important to determine hardiness. 2011 American Garden Awardby Bernadette Clark, Bedding Plant Trials Coordinator JC Raulston Arboretum has been selected to participate in the 2011 American Garden Award. Only 23 prestigious public gardens across the United States are part of this program. The Arboretum has on display seven new varieties that some of the world's most prominent breeders have selected to compete in this program. You are invited to visit the American Garden Award site, view the flowers, then vote on the one you feel has the most appealing garden characteristics. The seven entries for 2011 are:
Voting is open from May 13 through August 31, 2011. Winners will be announced in September. Come out and cast your vote! Coming Attractionsby Nancy Doubrava, Interpretive Specialist
Visit Showtimes for a much more detailed listing of what's in flower in June at the Arboretum. Recent Members Only Additionsby Chris Glenn, Programs and Education Coordinator One new video was recorded for the Members Only section on the Arboretum's Web site in May. Click on the image below to play the video or visit the Members Only section to for a complete listing of all videos.
Content in the Members Only section is password protected and is only available to Arboretum members. In order to access these special features, members need to know the password that was printed on the label (use all lower case letters) of the latest Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter or included directly in the e-mailed version of the e-Update. |
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