The incredibly stinky corpse flower, amorphophallus titanum, is blooming at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver.
The plant’s first bloom occurs after eight to 20 years of vegetative growth. Sometimes, it takes as long as seven to 10 years for a second bloom. This is the first corpse flower bloom in the Gardens’ and Rocky Mountain Region's history and its bloom lasts less than 48 hours.
Public hours begin Wednesday, August 19 and 9 a.m. to midnight, Thursday, August 20 from 6 a.m. to midnight. Regular 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. hours resume on Friday, August 21.
Contact Erin Bird, 810-300-1294 (cell) for more information. Media are not permitted inside the Gardens without Erin’s approval and accompaniment.
The plant is in the Orangery greenhouse near the Marnie's Pavilion door. Media not permitted inside greenhouse during the bloom, but glass has been removed to eliminate glare and release the odor.
Viewing of the corpse flower is included in admission. Volunteers, staff and signs will guide visitors to the plant. Stanchions will be in the Orangery with volunteers and security keeping the line moving, but please anticipate a wait to see the bloom. Photos are permitted. The parking structure will fill, requiring visitors to find street parking. Limited-edition T-shirts are sold at the Shop at the Gardens in the Visitor Center.