Vampire Lily
Dracunculus vulgaris
Family: Araceae
No rotten garden is complete without the beloved Vampire Lily, Dracunculus vulgaris. Also called the Dragon Arum, it is in the Araceae family along with the Black Calla, and sports one of the finest botanical names in the whole rotten world! Similar in appearance to the Black Calla and more so, the Voodoo Lily, the Vampire Lily produces multiple green stems that appeart to be splattered with blood. Its flower is a deep dark red and has a ruffled edge, and the spadix is long, blackish purple, and totally evil. Not unlike its Voodoo cousin its fading flower emits a smell like that of rotting flesh, designed to attract flies and carrion beetles that pollinate it.
Culture~
Height: 14”-20”
Hardiness: to 25º
Full sun in mild climates, partial shade in hotter climates. Regular water, mulch only in coldest climates. Thrives on neglect. Do not over fertilize. Native to Mediterranean Europe.
Took this picture from Listverse's top 10 Coolest Plants
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[…] category killer for rotten botanicals. Like it’s odoriferous cousins the Voodoo Lily and the Vampire Lily, The Dead Horse Arum lures flies and carrion beetles to its pollen coated stamen with the alluring […]
I have a Vampire lily bloomed last season for the first time most beautiful flower I have ever had in my garden
[…] The Arum Konjac or Devil’s Tongue has a red stamen, and the Voodoo Lily has a moddled stem. The Vampire Lily seems to have more of a ruffled edge to the flower but it does look similar to this. They are all […]
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OMG. So gorgeous!!
I have a Dragon Lily (Voodoo Lily) (Dracunculus Vulgaris) growing in my front yard in Beverly Hills. Been coming up annually for many years. I don’t see any way here to attach a photo, Is there any demand for this unusual plant ???