Dragon Lilly

Dracunculus Vulgaris

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Overview

Dracunculus vulgaris, or Dragon Lily, captivates with its dramatic, singular maroon bloom that can reach up to 20 inches in height. This perennial's spathe wraps around a spadix, giving off a potent aroma to attract pollinators. It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial shade and well-drained soil. The plant spreads slowly via underground corms, making it a striking, low-maintenance choice for accent features in a temperate garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — captivates with its dramatic

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Araceae
Climate: Temperate

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Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — This perennial's spathe wraps around a spadix, giving off a potent aroma to attract pollinators; and less frequent once

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — singular maroon bloom that can reach up to 20 inches in height; the flower consists of a deep maroon to nearly black

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — captivates with its dramatic; it thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial shade and well-drained soil

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — somewhat unpleasant odor when in bloom; it provides a strong visual impact.<br><br>In terms of growth requirements

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — is a striking and unusual perennial that makes a bold statement in any landscape design; commonly known as Dragon Lily or

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — commonly known as Dragon Lily or Voodoo Lily; perennial for full or half

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — low-maintenance choice for accent features in a temperate garden; they require a moderate amount of water

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — The plant spreads slowly via underground corms; somewhat unpleasant odor when in bloom

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — giving it a dragon-like aesthetic, image 35

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — The flower consists of a deep maroon to nearly black spathe that wraps around a central; the plant spreads slowly via

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — usually in late spring to early summer; the Dragon Lily is fairly low-maintenance

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — which can reach up to 2 feet in height; purple and red flowers in the garden

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — it provides a strong visual impact.<br><br>In terms of growth requirements; this perennial's spathe wraps around a

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — They require a moderate amount of water; with regular watering necessary during the growing season

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — with regular watering necessary during the growing season; captivates with its dramatic

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — Dragon Lilies prefer full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-drained soil; which can reach up to 2 feet in height

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — and less frequent once the plant has gone dormant in the fall; is a striking and unusual perennial that makes a bold

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — purple and red flowers in the garden; low-maintenance choice for accent features in a temperate garden

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — the Dragon Lily is fairly low-maintenance; dragon Lilies prefer full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-drained soil

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — However, gardeners should be cautious of its sap, which can be irritating to the skin; perennial with purple and red

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — perennial with purple and red blooms; usually in late spring to early summer

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — perennial for full or half; however, gardeners should be cautious of its sap, which can be irritating to the skin

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — This perennial's spathe wraps around a spadix, giving off a potent aroma to attract pollinators; and less, image 49

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — singular maroon bloom that can reach up to 20 inches in height; the flower consists of a deep maroon to, image 48

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