Foxtail Lily Eremurus
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- er-eh-MEUR-us
- Description
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This is a genus of about 65 flowering plants nativw to Russia, Ukraine and temperate Asia in the Asphodelaceae family known commonly as foxtail lilies.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious issues. Slugs are an occasional problem. Ensure that proper drainage is provided to prevent root rot. Staking may be necessary during periods of high winds.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Foxtrot'
Pink flowers - 'Oase'
Pale peach flowers with gold stamens. - 'Romance'
Salmon/pink flowers with yellow/orange stamens.
- 'Foxtrot'
- 'Foxtrot', 'Oase', 'Romance'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Foxtrot'
Pink flowers - 'Oase'
Pale peach flowers with gold stamens. - 'Romance'
Salmon/pink flowers with yellow/orange stamens.
- 'Foxtrot'
- 'Foxtrot', 'Oase', 'Romance'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Eremurus
- Family:
- Asphodelaceae
- Uses (Ethnobotany):
- Beautiful addition to a bed or border. Plant in groups for the best effect.
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Asia
- Wildlife Value:
- Both hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the flowers.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Easy to Grow
- Fragrance
- Bulb Storage:
- Store tuberous roots in slightly moist vermiculite or peat at 41-45 degrees F (5-7 degrees C). Prevent from drying out
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Columnar
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Raceme
- Spike
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Hundreds of small flowers on long spikes make this a good cut flower.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves emerge in early spring and are frost sensitive. Mulching or providing other means of protecting the leaves during this time is recommended. The foliage will wither back during the time that the plant is flowering.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Patio
- Vertical Spaces
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Barrier
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Diseases
- Drought
- Insect Pests
- Poor Soil
- Rabbits
