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Eremurus stenophyllus

Foxtail Lily (Desert Candles)

Tall flower spikes of star-shaped, yellow blooms will fade to a coppery-orange colour as they mature. Blue-green foliage will become dormant once the flowers finish.

  • »  Impressive tall spikes with numerous small star-shaped yellow flowers
  • »  Blooms fade to a coppery-orange as they age
  • »  Buds open in sequence from bottom to top, for a long-lasting show
  • »  Strap-like, blue-green foliage goes dormant after flowers finish
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer
  • »  Flower Height: 75 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 50 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:100-120 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eremurus stenophyllus

Eremurus need a rich, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Plants may require staking and should be planted in a spot protected from strong winds. Mulching the plants is recommended for winter survival, but should be removed from the crown before new growth emerges. Plants do not like to be divided due to their fragile root systems.