Botanical Gardens

The latest titan arum bloom at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens was featured in “Corpse Flower ‘Smellvis the Titan’ blooms at UNC Charlotte” by Queen City News. As of Monday, April 27, the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens reported that a 10‑year‑old titan arum was beginning to open for the first time. Known for its dramatic […]

Jeff Gillman, Ph.D., director of UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens, was interviewed by Country Living for “Does Boiling Water Really Kill Weeds? Experts Say Not Quite.” Boiling water may make weeds wilt on contact, but horticultural experts say it’s neither effective nor safe as a long‑term weed control method. Water hot enough to scorch plant tissue […]

UPDATE: as of Monday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m., Smellvis is opening. The McMillan Greenhouse will be open extended hours for viewing (and smelling!) until 11 p.m. on April 27. Visitor parking is available in East Deck 1. Bring your ticket with you to the McMillan Greenhouse to validate it for free parking. Limited ADA […]

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens were featured in The Charlotte Post’s article “It’s getting warmer. Here are some ideas for spring fever.” As part of the Klein College of Science, UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens hosts three garden sites with sixteen collections, including the rare Titan Arum, also known as a corpse flower. The Botanical Gardens […]

UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens were featured in the article, “If You Are Visiting North Carolina This Stunning Botanical Garden Is An Absolute Must See,” by Positive Bloom. The Gardens, as part of the Klein College of Science, host three garden sites with sixteen collections, including the rare Titan Arum, also known as a corpse flower. […]

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens were featured in Travel2Next’s list of top “20 Things To Do In Charlotte, North Carolina Beyond the Banking District.” As part of the Klein College of Science, UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens hosts three garden sites with sixteen collections, including the rare titan arum, also known as a corpse flower. The […]

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens were featured on the list “13 Hidden Gems In Charlotte, NC That Locals Don’t Want You To Find” by Taking the Kids, a digital travel resource curated by Eileen Ogintz, a leading national travel expert. As part of the Klein College of Science, the Botanical Gardens hosts three garden sites […]

UPDATE: As of Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m., Cadavera is opening. The McMillan Greenhouse will be open extended hours for viewing (and smelling!) until midnight on Oct. 1. Visitor parking after 5 p.m. will be free in East Deck 1 and Lot 5. (Limited ADA parking is available in Lot 16A with a placard). The […]

Congratulations to these Klein College of Science employees with new titles and positions for 2025-26. Biological Sciences Ellen Wisner, teaching professorShankari Somayaji, associate teaching professorJunya Tomida, associate professorPatricjia van Oosten-Hawle, associate professor Chemistry Jessica White, associate teaching professor Mathematics and Statistics Sarah Birdsong, associate teaching professorDuan Chen, professorKevin McGoff, professorYinghao Pan, associate professorArindam Roy, associate […]

Like with a flower, growth can come slowly for people. For Taylor Yonemura, the journey has taken time, but UNC Charlotte has given her a calling. “UNC Charlotte offers opportunities for many things, but if you want something, you must put in the effort,” she said. “A lot of success in college is about trying […]