Thank you, Smivies!

I think it looks more like Typhonium venosum.

Embothrium is probably closer to the mark. White marks on the leaves (not always present) and a stem supporting several 'branches' of leaf sets (on bigger plants) is more characteristic of Dracunculus. Typhonium has neither the white marks or 'branches' off a central stem. Each of the leaf sets emerges on its own stem.

I've grown both but neither lasted long enough in my garden for me to clearly remember the difference between them until I looked them up.

I looked both of them up and the flower on Typhonium venosum looks like the one that I now do remember planting. Thank you as well, Embothrium.

surprised it is hardy in MI .... how long ago did you plant it?? ..

we had a rather mild winter last winter .... if reality returns.. and your micro climate is wonky ... it may or may not return ...

and i would be interested to know how it works out over the years ..

ken

The bulb was planted this spring. I will update this post next year to let you know if it survived the winter.