Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rock Garden
Created in 1917 and expanded in 1992, this boulder-strewn slope showcases compact plants suited for growing in shallow, arid soils.
Most of the plants here need good drainage and little water. The microclimates created by the particular placement of boulders provide special conditions for a wide variety of species. See what's growing in the sunny, dry beds; shady woodland areas; and the ericaceous bed, which has plants adapted to acidic soil.
Erected by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 39.988′ N, 73° 57.84′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Marker is on Flatbush Avenue north of Empire Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 341 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 11225, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Rock Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Weeping Beech (within shouting distance of this marker); Living Land Acknowledgement (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taiwan Blue Pheasant
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
