Eremurus stenophyllus

Eremurus stenophyllus
desert candle, foxtail lily

SIZE/TYPE	mid-sized perennial
USUAL HEIGHT	1-1.3m
USUAL WIDTH	0.3-0.5m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	blue-green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	yellow
BLOOMING TIME	July - July
LOCATION	full sun
USDA zone (lowest)	5b (down to -27°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials Summer blooms

Desert candle is a perfect name for this attractive perennial. Or foxtail lily is even funnier and tells the truth, too. This plant has sturdy stems that can grow up to about 1m tall where half of the stem is decorated with small flowers of various colours.

Eremurus stenophyllus is a foxtyil lily species with rich yellow flowers. They are formed in spike-like upright racemes and open individually from the bottom upwards in early and midsummer, and continue flowering for about 3-4 weeks. The leaves are only about 3 cm narrow, lance shaped, pale blue-green, and die back after flowering.

This perennial needs very well-drained soil mixed with sand to keep the roots from rotting. It should be reasonably fertile and mulched in winter. Also, new growths should be closely observed in early spring as they often come out before late frosts and need to be protected until they develop into leaves. Grow it in full sun with shelter from strong wind. Hardy.

Last update 21-7-2014

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