Dracunculus vulgaris (Mediterranean Dragon Aroid)
Dracunculus vulgaris (Mediterranean Dragon Aroid)
100 (170)cm, Mediterranean Dragon Aroid has several broadly divided leaves on speckled stems and a tall and broad, deep burgundy red to almost black spathe and spadix. Native to the Eastern Mediterranean in rocky, partially shaded places with plenty of moisture in winter and spring and dryish conditions in summer. Protect from persistant wetness in winter by planting the large corms rather deep, adding grit sand or crushed lava to enhance drainage. Best if raised from seeds under frostfree conditions for two years before transplanting the dormant corms to the open garden in summer. USDA Climate Zone 7. VI-VII.More Details »