Eremurus stenophyllus
Foxtail Lily
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Foxtail Lily (Eremurus stenophyllus) - Description
This exotic, yet hardy plant is a welcome addition in the back of your border. Native to Tibet, tall spires of colorful flowers will enliven your garden in late spring and early summer. Planted in well drained soil, you can leave it undisturbed for more than ten years without dividing.
Foxtail Lily (Eremurus stenophyllus) - Growth
Foxtail Lilies do well in full sun and can withstand some heat.
Foxtail Lily (Eremurus stenophyllus) - Planting
Bury the tuberous roots with the shoot facing up 6" deep and space them about 1' apart. The roots are rather brittle and should be handled accordingly. Provide a wide hole when you plant the roots.
Foxtail Lily (Eremurus stenophyllus) - Interesting facts
These plants are called Foxtail Lilies because the flowers are borne on a tall stem where they are packed relatively tightly together, the styles of the flowers extend beyond the petals giving the inflorescence a "fuzzy" look, and the flowers bloom from the bottom up, which all give the inflorescence the look of a bushy fox's tail. The tuberous roots look like starfish (or more properly named, sea stars).
Foxtail Lily (Eremurus stenophyllus) - Soil and irrigation
Plant requires rich, fast-draining soil and will tolerate some aridity. Do not allow the plants to sit in standing water.
