Welcome to the Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street
Stop to smell the flowers (taken in May)
Examples of Xeriscape (taken in May)
Welcoming Spring (taken in May)
Grouping of Allium (taken in May)
Close up of Allium
Over 200 cultivators of Iris to be seen
Mass planting of Johnny Jump Up (taken in May)
Johnny Jump Up (taken in May)
Another Species of Lilac (taken in May)
huge lilac bush (taken in May)
Columbine (taken in May)
Yellow Columbine (taken in May)
Colorado's State Flower, the Columbine (taken in May)
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Denver, Colorado is considered a semi-arid area of the country with cold winters. Their growing season is May-Sept.
USDA Gardening Zone 5, Sunset Zone 2
The Botanical Garden is located downtown on York street. You will park in a lot just across the street from the entrance. To your immediate left is a children's Secret Path, up ahead to your right is a tropical conservatory, you can also choose to veer left down a cobblestone path of gardens or go straight to see the gardens ahead.
(taken in Sept)
There are more than 20 different individual gardens within this 100 acre park. Photos on this page were taken in the months of September and May.
Some of the highlights include the:
Lilac Garden-I specifically visited again in May to view Denver's outstanding Lilac Garden where over 70 different varieties of lilacs (genus Syringa) are located. It is a heavenly scent in the spring. If only I could plant one of these in Phoenix.
Close up of Lilac (taken in May)
(taken in May)
Tropical Conservatory that is home to tropical and sub-tropical plants including Hibiscus, Bananas, and Coffee plants. They have a cool two story model of a banyan tree where kids can get a bird's eye view of the conservatory.
Japanese Garden-beautiful lush asian plants and water features.
Monet Garden- bulbs, annuals and perennials brings color in fall and spring to this garden inspired by the famous painter.
(taken in Sept)
(taken in Sept)
Giant Dahlia Bloom (taken in Sept)
If you would like to visit Denver's Botanic Gardens:
Address: 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
Hours: Sept. 15-May 11th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily May 12-Sept. 14, Sat.-Tues. - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.* Wed-Fri. - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Admission: Adults $11.50-$12.50, Kids $8.00-$9.00, Kids 3 and younger Free.
Please check their website for the most up to date information
Website: Denver Botanic Gardens
You may also be interested in viewing photos from other botanical gardens in the US
Visit our home page at:
www.phxgardening.com
Thank you! Happy Gardening! |
