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article local calendar_today Monday, May 18, 2026

Each spring in Potomac, Maryland, over 24,000 flowers are planted on Jeff Koons’ 37-foot-tall sculpture, “Split-Rocker” — and bloom from May to October. This year’s planting occurred over seven days, according to the Glenstone museum. https://wapo.st/4woJ

Each spring, over 24,000 flowers are planted on Jeff Koons' 37-foot-tall sculpture "Split-Rocker" in Potomac, Maryland, which blooms from May to October. This year's planting took seven days, according to the Glenstone museum, which houses the work.

The annual planting transforms Koons' monumental sculpture into a living, seasonal artwork, blending horticulture with contemporary art. It highlights Glenstone's commitment to integrating art with nature and offers visitors a unique, ephemeral experience that underscores the intersection of sculpture and landscape.