Dracunculus vulgaris

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?ZYGOA 23 March 2007 Dracunculus vulgaris
aka Arum dracunulus has survived a Winter outdoor planting in Zone 5.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?HMVBK I June 2008 Dracunculus vulgaris.
The plant is variously called the Dragon Arum, Voodoo Lily, Ragons, Snake Lily, Black Arum, Black Dragon, Dragonwort, & Stink Lily. Five plants eventually grew, and one is going to bloom soon. The spike on the larger plant is the blooming structure.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?DWSNF 15 June 2008 Dracunulus vulgaris in bloom.
Early morning pictures and the flower was only partially open and later when the sun came out full, the bloom opened up, and now has a slight odour, and the flies are congregating. The plant odour attracts flies to assure pollination.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?HLTMT 17 June 2008 Dracunculus vulgaris Two plant blooming.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?ZOIGH Summary: Dracunculus vulgaris