Tuesday, May 23, 2006
What's that smell? Part 2.
Where did I plant this?As close to the neighbors as possible, of course.
I haven't received any threats of bodily harm yet, but sometimes I am amazed that they will even sell you these bulbs.
Dracunculus vulgaris is another smelly aroid - very similar in fact to Helicodiceros muscivorus, the dead horse arum, famed for smelling like ... you guessed it ... a weeks old dead horse.
These plants are pollinated by flies or beetles which are attracted to carrion.
The flower is huge compared to the size of the plant - this one is over a foot long on a two foot tall plant.
Surprisingly, I think I picked up this bulb at the Home Depot - it's not that hard to find.
Comments:
<< Home
Albert, I have a small plant (tuber) of dracunculus vulgaris - I can't wait until it's large enough to produce a smelly flower!
Susan Johnston (OKC)
Susan Johnston (OKC)
# posted by 
: 5/25/2006 7:07 AM
: 5/25/2006 7:07 AM 
I have lots of Tubers to share. Just try NOT to plant it near a door, window, sidewalk. My Dragon Arum stinks less in AM sun...and flowers can be removed and dried.
Orange berries form in Fall - that will help make a patch, or you can dry them for sharing via Swaps And www.GardenWeb.com - just add appropriate warnings!
Emerging Shoots in Spring are really cool...like being on the moon. See if you can transform a rebellious Goth - by putting them in charge of the Goth Garden.
Post a Comment
Orange berries form in Fall - that will help make a patch, or you can dry them for sharing via Swaps And www.GardenWeb.com - just add appropriate warnings!
Emerging Shoots in Spring are really cool...like being on the moon. See if you can transform a rebellious Goth - by putting them in charge of the Goth Garden.
<< Home
