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garden map & regions
Master PlanGarden of Infinite Compassion Sagebrush Steppe Lava Rock Alpine Montane Riparian Children's Garden Community Area |
Alpine: Although often confused with the Montane Ecosystem, the Alpine biome occurs specifically above the tree line, usually found between 6,560-7,220ft. This alpine zone is also commonly referred to as the high mountain biome. Not all alpine plants throughout the globe grow at the same altitudes; for example Mt. Kilimanjaro's alpine zone starts at 11,480ft while in the Alps you'll find alpine plants at 5,900 ft. The alpine zone is further broken down to the sub-alpine, alpine, high alpine, and snow zones. Extreme conditions have created a variety of adaptations within the flora creating and abundance of beautiful and unique plant varieties.  |
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Sawtooth Botanical Garden | 11 Gimlet Rd, Ketchum ID 83340 | PO Box 928
Sun Valley, ID 83353 | 208 726-9358 | info@sbgarden.org |
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