A peacock topiary, representing India, is made of climbing fig and bugleweed. Photos: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios
A few days remain to safari across the world at Franklin Park Conservatory's Topiary Takeover.
What's happening: Nine animal displays made from live plants are embedded in the gardens, with leaves and flowers mimicking the color and texture of fur, scales and feathers.
If you go: 10am-5pm through Sunday. $15-22, kids under 2 free. Tickets include the conservatory's usual offerings.
🐠 Alissa's pick: The Great Barrier Reef display near the North Conservatory can't be beat.
And yes, you'll find Nemo there.
A clownfish, popularized by the Pixar film "Finding Nemo," made of blooming orange succulents.A blue-cheeked butterflyfish (left), jellyfish and foxface rabbitfish are among seven species brought to life in the colorful Great Barrier Reef display.A bison topiary represents the United States, made of sedge and creeping Jenny.Ohio's state bird, the cardinal, formed in red begonias greets visitors at the Children's Garden entrance.
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