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ike many landscape architects, the visual artist as some of the plants featured in Warhol’s works to LAndy Warhol was inspired by the repetition create vivid floral and displays that will take over of shapes, bright pops of color and the full force the conservatory and gardens beginning in February. positioning of a primary object. Our horticulture team Here are some plants to look for as you explore the has drawn inspiration from these concepts, as well exhibition in the months to come:

Hibiscus - as part of the Neoregelia - As part of Malvaceae, or mallow family, the family, there are approximately Neoregelia is plentiful at 300 of hibiscus. This Selby Gardens. The colorful plant family also includes centers of this popular okra, cotton, cacao and even bromeliad will be used to the Bombax trees found on create a modern pattern in our property. the conservatory.

Sunflower - Sunflowers are Madagascar Periwinkle part of the Asteraceae family, (Catharanthus roseus) - which also includes daisies, This ornamental plant grows chrysanthemums, lettuce well throughout the tropics and artichokes. Placement worldwide, and some of groups of Helianthus subtropical areas, including will evoke a sunflower field Sarasota. Its pink and white, where Warhol was famously five-petal flowers will be photographed with some used to inject color into our of the paintings from the outdoor scenes. “Flowers” series.

Tillandsia tectorum - a Poinsettia - These native quick glance at this large, Mexican plants from the white, almost fuzzy spurge family (Euphorbia and you’ll understand the pulcherrima) are ubiquitous inspiration comes from during the holidays thanks Warhol’s unmistakable hair- to their red and green do. While this plant doesn’t foliage, but they actually like hot, humid climates, we grow well outdoors in will take advantage of the subtropical climates. The drier, cooler months early in red color comes from the the exhibition to put it on display. right combination of long, dark nights and sunny days. Warhol’s Poinsettias are on display in the museum, and plants from this family in our living collection will be highlighted.

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