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  • Woodvamp (Decumaria barbara)

    Woodvamp (Decumaria barbara), also known as climbing hydrangea, is a deciduous, semi-evergreen vine that has dark, glossy leaves. Its flowers are small, white, and fragrant and only appear on new growth. It attracts bees and butterflies with its clusters of flowers. Woodvamp is a great candidate to cover the side of a building, grow over…

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  • Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

    Pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a perennial grass that stands 2–4′ tall and grows to be 2–3′ wide. It is a warm-season grass, which means the green foliage will begin growing in the summer, turning a copper color in autumn. Pink muhly grass is a great complement to summer annuals, as it will give…

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  • Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)

    Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a low-growing and vigorous plant that grows in rich woodlands from Louisiana to Canada. In dense shade, its heart-shaped leaves will appear a velvety, dark green. In the spring, small, dark purple flowers emerge on the underside of its leaves. This is a prolific, deciduous plant that spreads through underground…

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  • Annual Visitor’s Photography Exhibition Rules and Information

    Exhibition Rules This exhibition is open to all. Members as well as non-members are encouraged to participate. This exhibition is open to all. Members as well as non-members are encouraged to participate. All photographs MUST have been taken at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, preferably within the past few years. Photographs may be any subject matter…

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