… We are using a multi-step approach to investigate the presence of adaptive genetic variation for seed dormancy, and the interaction … dormancy, on widespread, high-priority restoration species in the genus Viola that are known to have challenging seed dormancy. Many Viola species are known to exhibit physiological … studies have been conducted on dormancy in these species, but germination of viable seeds is often below 50 percent. Most species in Viola produce both open-pollinated (chasmogamous) and …
Type: Research
… Brian Clark is the manager of Plant Production, which includes nursery and greenhouse operations. He works with a talented team of growers to produce a complex and diverse range of plants for the Garden's programs, collections, and … He started as a grower in the greenhouses, became plant propagator, and ultimately moved on to manage the department. He has been instrumental in the planning and implementation of the new …
Type: Staff bio
… its harsh croak when it takes off from a marsh. It was this bird’s beauty that nearly led to its demise at the turn of the twentieth century, when these and other waders were hunted for … 5-foot wing span, has become the symbol for the National Audubon Society, founded in part to stop these birds from being killed to extinction. Great egrets spend winter as far south as … waders including the great blue heron. A great egret ( Ardea alba ) fishes; in the background is a great blue heron. Photo © Carol Freeman During breeding season, a patch of skin on the …
Type: Blog
… and quite a bit of concentration. What a wonderful surprise. I took a breath and thought: This is it. This is what so many dedicated horticulturists at the Garden have been waiting for, and … director, facilities and maintenance, joined us soon after. I don’t have scientific evidence to support this, but it was my impression that Alice “knew” we were there; maybe our warmth and … even more intense. There would be a lot of activity very soon, but we shared a quiet moment to reflect on this rare phenomenon and the extraordinary dedication of so many to reach this …
Type: Blog
… Cattleya alliances—hybrids made by crossing cattleyas with another orchid genus—have led to some of the biggest, most deliciously fragrant, strikingly colored orchids, as Laeliocattleya …
Type: Plant Info
… Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday Sukkot! Families are invited to help decorate the branch-covered sukkah, which will be on display at the Regenstein Fruit & …
Type: Event for Calendar
… …and then notice the leaves It’s hard to stop staring at this gorgeous Habenaria’s lip (or labellum, the largest petal), with its …
Type: Plant Info
… dense branching habit that creates a teardrop shaped form if left un-pruned. Plant in full to partial sunny locations in moderately rich, moist soils and avoid root disturbance. The smooth …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the tip - ergo, the cultivar name. Place flowering plants in the brightest possible locations to prevent the flowering stalks from lodging (falling over sideways) towards a source of brighter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blue, round flower clusters top off the bluish-green, thistle-like foliage on this perennial to 4 feet in height and 1.5 feet in width. This plant thrives in full sun, dry soil, and the heat …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
