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Herbaceous Perennial

Eremurus 'Sandy's White'
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foxtail lily 'Sandy's White'

A large striking tuberous plant with rosettes of blue-green leaves. Flower spikes to 2m, individual flowers palest creamy white, stamens yellow. Attractive to bees and butterflies

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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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