Is there a flower that takes years to bloom?

Answer 1

There are many. I can't think off hand. I'm not a Botanist (just a Bloomin' idiot) but I think the Corpse plant has some unique timing or scheduling characteristic about it.
That would be a good thing to Google.

Answer 2

A number of plant families can take long times to bloom. Orchids or bromeliads can take up to 7 years to bloom when grown from seed. Cacti and succulents can be pretty slow, too. Some bamboo species flower and die every hundred years or so. and don't forget those large trees, like Sequoias.
Bamboos and trees are technically flowering plants, though their flowers are not always impressive

Answer 3

I agree with the corpse plant. Last year a person had one about to bloom in our area and they actually had it on display and raised money for charities with the proceeds. It stunk so bad that even vultures were circling the building it was displayed in! I believe the man had it for 7 years before it flowered.

Answer 4

There is also a plant called the Century plant. It also dies after flowering. Lifespan is about 25 years.

Answer 5

Peonies take years to bloom.

Answer 6

goggle Agave franzosinii