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Tag Archives: South America

What’s Blooming? Petunias!

by , Director of Art Education in Gardens

Dec

29

The Petunia derives its name from the word “petun”, from the Tupi–Guarani language of South America, meaning “tobacco”. In fact, it is a close relative of the tobacco plant as well as cape gooseberries, tomatoes…

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What’s Blooming? Nierembergia!

by , in Gardens

Nov

24

The Nierembergia can be seen in both blue and white here in The Cummer Gardens. It makes it a habit to grow neatly and can be used in the front of beds or borders to give your garden a crisp look.

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