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Garden Photo of the Day

Garden Photo of the Day


Look but don't touch

comments (3) December 29th, 2010 in blogs

Ruth Ruth Dobsevage, Web producer
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The spiny, unforgiving orbs of the golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) seem to soften when cushioned by a plush carpet of blue chalksticks (Senecio serpens), but don't be fooled. This study in contrasting textures appears in the Desert Garden at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California.

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Comments (3)

arboretum writes: what a terrific shot. thank you!
mindy Posted: 10:40 pm on December 30th
Nano8 writes: Where may I purchase the golden barrel cactus and the blue chalksticks? Are these sun or shade plants? They are so lovely. I have built a new home on a mountain side and have a lot of shade in the back that I am trying to landscape with as much color as possible. I have several bleeding hearts growing already. Posted: 11:27 am on December 30th
sheilaschultz writes: I have both golden barrel cactus and Senecio serpens over-wintering inside. They do well with a sunny window. Great plants, amazing texture and color. Posted: 12:22 pm on December 29th
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