In some areas, you can only grow alpine plants in your garden - just because your climate is suitable for that.
Alpine plants have some unusual features that help them grow in pretty tough conditions, and it can be quite handy.
Here are some features of these plants you should know.
Low and Compact
Alpine plants are usually small and grow close to the ground. This helps them stay protected from strong winds and harsh weather.
Fuzzy and Tough
Many of them have fuzzy or hairy leaves to keep warm and to reduce water loss. These hairs trap heat and help them survive in the cold.
Colorful Flowers
They often have bright and colorful flowers because they need to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies in the short growing season.
Slow Growth
Alpine plants grow very slowly because the mountain conditions are tough. They might only have a short time in the summer to grow and reproduce.
Strong Roots
Their roots are good at holding onto the rocky soil on steep slopes. This helps them not get blown away by the wind or washed away by heavy rain.
Adapted to Extreme Cold
Alpine plants have to deal with freezing temperatures, so they have special ways to protect their cells from getting damaged by ice.
Conclusion
These features help alpine plants survive in the challenging conditions of high mountain environments.
