FEBRUARY 10-17 – Denver Botanic Gardens
Make a date to discover hundreds of colorful blooms, including beautiful orchids from the Gardens’ collection. The Showcase is a great idea for a Valentine’s Day activity. Included with admission to the Gardens. Orchids are distinctive flowering plants that can be identified by their unique characteristics. Learn how to id an orchid – look for their symmetrical flowers with three petals, one of which is modified into a specialized structure called a “lip” or “labellum.” This lip often has intricate patterns and serves to attract pollinators.