Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Eremurus are herbaceous perennials growing from fleshy roots, with rosettes of strap-shaped basal leaves and a dense racemes of small star-shaped flowers on erect leafless stems
- Name status
Unresolved
- Plant range
- Western and Central Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, sandy, very well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from strong winds. Plant in a deep, wide hole to ensure optimal growth. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Young spring growth can be protected with a dry mulch such as grit or gravel. See Eremurus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed by sowing in containers in a cold frame in autumn or at 15°C (59°F) in late winter. Can also be propagated by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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