Arid western landscapes aren’t the most hospital places for colorful flowers – so maybe there’s a little magic sprinkled in with the dirt at these botanical destinations.
The admission is free to visit the colorful Hudson Gardens Events Center in Littleton. The geese swim in the pond with the water lillies which are in bloom near Monet’s Place at the garden on Tuesday Aug. 13, 2013. All of the spots listed below are free and open to the public. While we’ve included current operating hours for reference, it’s always best to confirm details online, prior to visiting, to ensure nothing has changed.
Within the sanctuary, enjoy one of the area’s largest perennial flower gardens, planted near the Song Garden, where John Denver’s lyrics are carved into rocks. The flowers are usually blooming by early June, and will continue coloring the landscape all summer. Most guests spend 45 minutes to an hour walking under a canopy of mature aspen and spruce trees, enjoying colorful flowers that really pop in the summer. Foxtail lilies are currently in peak bloom: These eye-catching perennials tend to delight visitors who aren’t familiar with the Asian plant. Look, too, for Himalayan blue poppies and the state flower, blue columbine, growing amid colorful peonies.
After grabbing a milkshake at the Potwin Drug Store, open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until 4 p.m., continue through the village to reach a 2.5-acre botanic garden. Shaded, paved trails take guests through several distinct sections, including national display gardens for hostas and daylilies plus a national conifer reference garden. Interpretive signs make it easy to learn as you browse.
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