Dracunculus vulgaris Sauromatum the border widens and becomes

the border widens and becomes even darker

In addition to its ornamental value

each petiole is topped with a dark purple flower to 1" tall

fragrant leaves

Though drought tolerant

Dracunculus vulgaris Sauromatum the border widens and becomesHold the phone hold your nose cover your eyes the dazzling Dracunculus vulgaris (aka: Viagra lily or dragon arum) is ready to flower. This amorphophallus cousin from the Mediterranean is equally as bizarre but much more winter hardy. After cold weather ends, the 3' stalk of Dracunculus vulgaris, clothed with pedate leaves, emerges from the giant tuber and, in late May (NC), is topped with the 18" flower. Picture a fleshy, purple, ruffled vase, from