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Dracunculus genus (Dragon plant). This genus has about 3 species of tuberous rooted perennials they are from the Mediterranean region. They are closely related to the arum lily, the leaves are palmately divided.
Mediterranean and Canary Islands
Grown for their distinct spathes.
They are frost hardy. They will need a sunny position with well drained soil that dries out in the summer. In severe winters protect dormant tubers with a cloche or dead bracken.
You can propagate easily from offsets in late summer or by seeds in the autumn.
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