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Eremurus robustus (Foxtail lily, Desert candle)

Eremurus robustus Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Eremurus robustus Common Name: Foxtail lily, Desert candle Genus: Eremurus
This species produces very tall spires of pale pink flowers with yellow stamens atop leafless stems that puncture vertical space with unmatched elegance.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Eremurus provide a powerful atmosphere of enchantment and beauty in a sunny border. Their individual florets open from the base and continue upward, exposing conspicuous stamens along a beautiful column. The effect is particularly dramatic when lit from behind. 
 Care: Grow in fertile, sandy soil in full sun, and protect from strong winds. Plant crowns 4-6 inches deep and carefully spread the roots over a mound of soil. Mulch plants when young.
 Propagation: Start seed in a cold frame in fall or start indoors at 59°F in late winter. Alternatively, plants can be divided after flowering, but care must be taken with the brittle roots.
 Problems: Slugs.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Slow Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Early Summer; Summer
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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