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Eremurus stenophyllus (Narrow-leaved foxtail lily)
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eremurus stenophyllus
Other names
Narrow-leaved foxtail lily
Genus
Eremurus Eremurus
Species
E. stenophyllus - E. stenophyllus is an herbaceous perennial with blue-green, strap-shaped leaves forming at the base of the plant. In summer, it produces large, erect spikes of densly-packed, star-shaped, yellow flowers held on slender stems.
Eremurus stenophyllus is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Dark-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eremurus stenophyllus (Narrow-leaved foxtail lily) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. May need support.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eremurus stenophyllus
Other names
Narrow-leaved foxtail lily
Genus
Eremurus Eremurus
Species
E. stenophyllus - E. stenophyllus is an herbaceous perennial with blue-green, strap-shaped leaves forming at the base of the plant. In summer, it produces large, erect spikes of densly-packed, star-shaped, yellow flowers held on slender stems.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Dark-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eremurus stenophyllus (Narrow-leaved foxtail lily) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. May need support.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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