Spring and Main’s ‘Whimsical’ New Median

But the streetscape has changed dramatically in recent weeks, with workers erecting a median strip that grabs the attention of almost anyone who passes by, invoking as it does both the fantastical mind of Dr. Seuss and the earthbound pragmatism of horticulturalist Theodore Payne.

Bright green and blue hemispheres jut out from the ground and will be lighted at night so they look as if they were hovering over the street. They are interspersed with three floss silk trees, their trunks green and spiky, and ice plant with vibrant pink flowers.

The new median "wasn't what we were thinking about, but wow," said Kent Smith, executive director of the L.A. Fashion District Business Improvement District. "It's certainly going to be eye-catching and will certainly be something you notice when you drive by. It's a real conversation starter."