Scientific Name
Eremurus spp.
Common Name
Foxtail lily

Characteristics

Season
summer
Height
24-60 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
Flower Color
bronze, yellow, pink, white
Soil
rich, well drained soil
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
division in fall every 3-4 years
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
Foxtail lily is very sensitive to late spring frosts, so mulch the leaves as soon as they emerge. Plant the crowns 6 inches deep, keep uniformly moist, and protect from wind. Not drought tolerant.
Origin
Asia

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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