Foxtail lilies or Eremurus are tall, showy blooms that bring vertical flair and soft colour to sunny garden beds. Each slender spike is packed with hundreds of tiny, nectarrich florets in shades of copper irresistible to pollinators but ignored by deer.
Colourful foxtail lilies can thrive undisturbed for more than a decade, making them a low-maintenance, long-term garden feature. It is recommended to plant them in well draining soil and to mulch during the winter for added insulation.
Listing is for one root. Shipping & Pickup will begin after October 26.
Planting Instructions 15 cm deep and 30-45 cm apart.
Light Requirements Full Sun
Soil Requirements Well drained
Will Tolerate Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Watering Requirements Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Fertilization Requirements Once per year
Pruning Remove spent flower stems.
Winter Care Mulch +/- 5 cm
Foxtail lilies or Eremurus are tall, showy blooms that bring vertical flair and soft colour to sunny garden beds. Each slender spike is packed with hundreds of tiny, nectarrich florets in shades of copper irresistible to pollinators but ignored by deer.
Colourful foxtail lilies can thrive undisturbed for more than a decade, making them a low-maintenance, long-term garden feature. It is recommended to plant them in well draining soil and to mulch during the winter for added insulation.
Listing is for one root. Shipping & Pickup will begin after October 26.
Planting Instructions 15 cm deep and 30-45 cm apart.
Light Requirements Full Sun
Soil Requirements Well drained
Will Tolerate Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Watering Requirements Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Fertilization Requirements Once per year
Pruning Remove spent flower stems.
Winter Care Mulch +/- 5 cm