Eremurus stenophyllus
narrow-leaved foxtail lily
A perennial forming a clump of strap-shaped leaves, with small yellow star-shaped flowers borne in a dense erect raceme
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- C Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in fertile, sandy, well-drained loam with protection from wind. May need support and in cooler areas the crown should be protected with a dry mulch
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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