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Butterfly: Una Transformacion. Q&A with La Espiritista
1. Is this the debut of the show?
Yes! This is the debut of Butterfly: Una Transformacion and I am super elated. This performance is based off of the spiritual framework of my upcoming book of poetic prayers. In this book I name the four phases of transformation: Release, Renewal, Retreat, and Rebirth.
2. What was your inspiration for the show?
Skillfully it is a pre-release show, so the upcoming release of my publication in August is one reason ?
Another reason is around accessibility and different learning styles. As an Author and multi-dimensional artist, I love to translate my written pos to performance. I am committed to presentation in different ways because not everyone learns and absorbs information in the matching way. Some people can keep up with the words written down, others need the words spoken to them, some don’t need words at all, and so on! It is a different trial to just read my poems than hear them being performed. I collaborated with illustrator Nur Shojai to create stunning water-color illustrations for my guide. These water-colored illustrations attach another layer of explaining my messag
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COMMON NAME: ‘Gay Butterflies’ Butterfly Weed
GARDEN SIZE: 25-29 inches tall x 18-23 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Slow
USDA ZONE: 4-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-drained average or sandy soil. Lower than average water needs.
HABIT (FORM): Upright, Clumping
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Light Green
FLOWERS: Orange, yellow, or red; Blooms mid to late summer
FRUIT: Seed pods
PLANT ORIGIN: Native to Tennessee
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Sole host plant for the monarch butterfly. Feeds native bees, moths, and butterflies. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds.
FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Never use pesticides.
PRUNING: Trim back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to assist wildlife.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Not considered edible for humans. The alabaster latex sap can also irritate the skin and eyes if touched. The white latex sap can also irritate the skin and eyes if touched.
USES: Meadows, prairies,
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Size Notes Price Availability Experience the stunning 'Gay Butterflies,' Asclepius showcasing vivid orange, red and yellow blooms . The singular seed pods arrive shortly after each bloom is spent, adding intrigue to your garden while attracting a flurry of pollinators!
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