Dracunculus vulgaris

[Durgan]

Three bulbs were placed in the garden is 2006/2007 and all three survived the Winter much to my suprise. It appears one has even divided. The vegetation completely disappeared during the summer. I notice growth is most vigorous, and it started growth immediately after the snow disappeared.

http://iomahj.notlong.com 27 April 2008 Dracunculus vulgaris. It should be in bloom soon.

http://www.paghat.com/voodoolily.html Detailed information about this plant.

One was grown indoors last year and it flowered. It has an odour for a day or so, similiar to the odour of a rancid sea shell, but very over-powering, if very close to the flowering part of the plant.

[murphy]

this is a really interesting looking plant...keep us posted on how it does over the season please.

[Eeyore]

Jude, who has not been on the forum in quite awhile, grew this plant and she reported the same thing. It blooms and then dies back almost immediately.