Centennial Gardens

Centennial Gardens

Centennial Gardens

El Jardín del Centenario en inglés : Centennial Gardens, es un jardín botánico de unos 5 acres de extensión que se encuentra en el centro de Denver Colorado y depende administrativamente del Jardín Botánico de Denver del que es un jardín satélite.

Contenido

Localización

Se encuentra ubicado en el lado noreste del « Six Flags Elitch Gardens », cerca de la 15th y Little Raven. 1101 Little Raven Street, Denver Colorado, CO 80202, USA-EE. UU.

Historia

Después de una visita a los jardines formales de Versalles en Francia, el antiguo alcalde de Denver el señor Webb y su señora, Wilma Webb, se inspiraron en su trazado para a su vuelta se diseñara el parque del centenario en forma de parterre.

El alcalde pidió al Jardín Botánico de Denver que diseñaran un jardín urbano formal para goce de la ciudad a lo largo de la meseta del sur.


Colecciones

« Jardín formal » con parterres donde las plantas que se utilizan son plantas endémicas del suroeste americano tolerantes de la sequía y con reducidos requerimientos de riego.

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