high-altitude gardener plant database

The High-Altitude Gardener Plant Database is under construction. Please check back this fall!

Looking for a hardy plant that is water-smart, requires little sun and has red flowers? Let Denver Botanic Gardens help you with your own garden.

Once completed, this section of our site will allow you to utilize the experience and knowledge of Denver Botanic Gardens' horticulture staff for your own yard, garden or landscaping project. You will be able to quickly search our full database of plants that are both beautiful and hardy for the high-altitude climate of the Rocky Mountain region. We will be able to tell you what plants are best for you, in a few simple clicks.

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kids on Saturdays or Sundays? Registration for Family Days at the Gardens is now open. Only $1 per child when you
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