Veseys

Dracnunculus vulgaris

Hardy to Zone 7 with protection

Grow in full sun or part shade in rich, well-drained soil. Plants require moist soil in spring and drier soil in the summer. Where they are hardy, plant tubers 6" deep in autumn. Space 18" apart. In zones where they are not hardy, grow in containers or dig and store tubers in the fall when foliage fades. Store tubers in pots of dry soil or in dry peat moss at 10°C (50°F) during the winter. Propagate by separating offsets when the tubers are dormant in spring or fall. This variety usually grows 3' tall but may reach 5'. The exotic maroon and black arum type flowers reach lengths of 18" but are quite foul smelling (keep this in mind when selecting location).