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narrow-leaved foxtail lily

Eremurus stenophyllus

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Eremurus
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

E. stenophyllus is a perennial forming a clump of strap-shaped leaves, with small yellow star-shaped flowers borne in a dense erect raceme

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in fertile, sandy, well-drained loam with protection from wind. May need support and in cooler areas the crown should be protected with a dry mulch

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or division after flowering

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years