Botanical Gardens at Asheville, Botanical gardens in North Carolina, US.
Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a ten-acre space that displays around 600 plant species from the Southern Appalachian Mountains, featuring trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns, and mosses. The grounds are organized into different zones connected by walking paths, streams, and open meadows.
The garden was established to protect and showcase the plant life native to the Southern Appalachian region. An original cabin and spring house on the grounds date from the early settlement period and offer insight into how early inhabitants lived in these mountains.
The gift shop inside the Visitor Center sells items created by local craftspeople who draw inspiration from the regional landscape and traditions. These products tell the story of how residents relate to and work with their natural surroundings.
The site is open from sunrise to sunset every day and features a half-mile loop trail for visitors to explore at their own pace. The path moves through diverse landscapes including streams, meadows, and woodland sections that are generally easy to navigate.
The garden protects about 50 rare plant species found nowhere else in nature, including Oconee Bells and Swamp Pink that grow in these mountains. These delicate wildflowers are easy to miss unless you stop to look closely at the smaller corners of the garden.
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