Foxtail Lily
Eremurus stenophyllus aurantiacus
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Basic Information
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: eremurus
Plant ID (slug): eremurus-stenophyllus-aurantiacus
Numeric ID: 22553
USDA Hardiness: 5-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Eremurus stenophyllus aurantiacus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
W. Asia - Turkestan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Eremurus stenophyllus aurantiacus Foxtail Lily