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750 E. 88th Street, Cleveland, OH 44108
750 E. 88th Street, Cleveland, OH 44108 | 216-664-3103
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Spooky Plants
In addition to the flowers that inspire poets and evoke feelings of happiness, nature has also created plants that are considered spooky. Some have habitats and names associated with scary or dangerous creatures like snakes, spiders, and bats. Others eat bugs and emit unpleasant odors. Listed below are several plants whose looks and scents have associated them with Halloween.
- Monkey Face Orchid (pictured)--the center of the flower resembles a monkey’s face.
- Corpse Flower--draws its name from the odor of rotting flesh that it produces while blooming.
- Doll's Eye, White Baneberry (top right). Features round, white fruits with black spots that resemble tiny human eyeballs.
- Flor de Muerto--the name translates as “Flower of Death.”
- Black Bat Flower--the flower’s bracts resemble large wings.
- Stinking Corpse Lily--a parasitic flower that emits an unpleasant odor.
- Venus Fly Trap--traps insects with its enticing nectar.
October plant spotight
Cosmos
Marigold
Marigold
Cosmos is native to Mexico and comes in an array of colors. Its daisy-like flowers attract a variety of butterflies. Cosmos plants symbolize order and balance, peace and innocence, and they have many medicinal uses.
Marigold
Marigold
Marigold
One of the most popular fall flowers, Marigolds are a pollinators' delight. Blossoms can be orange, yellow, red, gold, copper, brass, white, or any combination of these colors.
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Friends of Greenhouse
Friends of Greenhouse (FOG) is a volunteer organization that supports the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse. FOG funds special projects and promotes awareness of the Greenhouse as an essential green space in an urban environment. Your membership dues and donations help keep Rockefeller Park Greenhouse blooming now and for future generations.
A Cleveland gem, the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse (RPG) is a City-owned botanical garden and greenhouse that is open to the public seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. RPG is situated on four acres and features a variety of specialty plant collections, seasonal floral displays, and colorful theme gardens. Admission and parking are free.
Gardens and Displays
A variety of gardens and exhibits are on display at RPG throughout the year. Inside you will find tropical plants, fruit trees, orchids, and spectacular seasonal displays. Outside, according to their growing seasons, specialty gardens bloom in a delightful and sustainable greenspace.
Gardens at RPG
RPG is home to the Willott Iris Garden, a beloved legacy of iris experts Tony and Dorothy Willott. The Willott Iris Garden is one of Rockefeller Park Greenhouse's signature gardens. It features many of the award winning flowers hybridized by the Willotts. Please click the button below to learn more about the Garden.
All gardens and displays are open to the public during the hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm. Enjoy your visit.