Dragon Arum. A tuberous perennial with large dark green leaves marked purple-brown, in summer, foul-smelling, maroon-purple spathes produced above the leaves. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm. Full sun. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.
Dracunculus vulgaris
A tuberous perennial with large dark green leaves marked purple-brown, in summer, foul-smelling, maroon-purple spathes produced above the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Dracunculus |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgaris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Dragon Arum |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Dry |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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