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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
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — singular maroon bloom that can reach up to 20 inches in heightDragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — This perennial's spathe wraps around a spadix, giving off a potent aroma to attract pollinatorsDragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial shade and well-drained soilDragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — commonly known as Dragon Lily or Voodoo LilyDragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — low-maintenance choice for accent features in a temperate gardenDragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — The plant spreads slowly via underground corms+57

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) — captivates with its dramatic
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — singular maroon bloom that can reach up to 20 inches in height
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — This perennial's spathe wraps around a spadix, giving off a potent aroma to attract pollinators
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial shade and well-drained soil
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — commonly known as Dragon Lily or Voodoo Lily
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — low-maintenance choice for accent features in a temperate garden
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — The plant spreads slowly via underground corms
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — is a striking and unusual perennial that makes a bold statement in any landscape design
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — somewhat unpleasant odor when in bloom
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — The flower consists of a deep maroon to nearly black spathe that wraps around a central
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — which can reach up to 2 feet in height
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — usually in late spring to early summer
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — giving it a dragon-like aesthetic
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — it provides a strong visual impact.<br><br>In terms of growth requirements
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — Dragon Lilies prefer full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-drained soil
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — They require a moderate amount of water
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — with regular watering necessary during the growing season
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — and less frequent once the plant has gone dormant in the fall
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — the Dragon Lily is fairly low-maintenance
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — However, gardeners should be cautious of its sap, which can be irritating to the skin
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — perennial for full or half
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — perennial with purple and red blooms
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — purple and red flowers in the garden
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial shade and well-drained soil; singular maroon bloom that can reach up to

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