Dracunculus vulgaris — Arum puant, Dragon arum
This mediterranean aroid makes an impressive gardenplant: a thick "stem" with leopard markings up to 70cm high is topped with deeply divided leaves. The large flowering spathe 45cm long with ruffled edges is velvet brown inside and olive green outside. A rather unpleasant scent attracts the pollinating flies. During the summer only the spike with red berries remains visible.
- Family :Araceae
- Common name :Arum puant, Dragon arum
- Native to :Côtes Méditerranéennes
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Purple, Brown
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :100-150 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground
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Planting :August (sem. 4-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 4-4), May (sem. 1-4)