Re: Dracunculus vulgaris cultural requirements?

From: SMWills33 <SMWills33 at aol.com> on 1997.10.21 at 23:45:15(1460) Hi Marge, We were lucky enough to go to southern Crete for the last half of May and saw masses of Dracunculus vulgaris in flower, mostly on rocky hillsides, but also under trees and on the edges of cultivated areas. I would say they are not too fussy as to habitat, but like a rich, well-drained soil which dries out in summer. The ones on the hill-sides were in full sun with the corms underneath rocks, so complete drying out probably does not occur - it was too early in the year to dig to see. I am sure you are, but do be aware of the totally repulsive smell of rotting meat when they are in flower, which lasts until they are polinated. Definitely not good near the kitchen window! Simon Wills

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