Himalayan Foxtail Lily, Foxtail Lily, Desert Candle
The earliest to flower, Eremurus himalaicus (Foxtail Lily) is a stately perennial with showy flower spikes bearing densely-packed, pure white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Soaring from a rosette of bright green strap-shaped leaves, 20 in. long (50 cm), from late spring to early summer, each graceful flower spike gradually opens from the bottom upwards for a long-lasting display. The drama of the tall, pristine white spires is unforgettable. Since the foliage withers back during the flowering period, plant your Eremurus among ground covers, late-flowering perennials, or tall grasses that will hide the short-lived foliage and provide added attractiveness.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Genus | Eremurus |
Common names | Foxtail Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Depth | 10" (25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Genus | Eremurus |
Common names | Foxtail Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Depth | 10" (25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Eremurus himalaicus (Himalayan Foxtail Lily) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Eremurus himalaicus (Himalayan Foxtail Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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