Foxtail lily.

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Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

8 to 10 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 5 bis 8

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Plant these in a spot with excellent drainage to keep the fleshy roots from rotting. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal the plant is going dormant for the summer. Provide support for the tall flower stalks if your garden is windy.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist during the spring growth phase but allow it to dry out once the plant goes dormant.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season before the flowers emerge.

Schneiden

Cut back the flower stalks once they have finished blooming and the foliage begins to wither.

Umtopfen

These plants prefer to stay undisturbed, so only divide or move them when they become overcrowded.

Boden

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

Boden-pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatur

-15 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

20 bis 50%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 10 plus years if conditions are ideal.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Hoch

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, though sap may cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Kinder

The tall, heavy flower spikes can be unstable if climbed or pulled, posing a minor tipping hazard for small children.

Kontaktallergene

Handling the fleshy roots or foliage may cause mild contact dermatitis in some people.

Allergene in der Luft

The abundant pollen produced by the dense flower spikes can trigger hay fever in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Tall spikes of tiny star flowers
• Long, strap like basal leaves
• Fleshy, spider like root system
• Dramatic height reaching several feet

Höhe

2 bis 3m

Breite

0,6 bis 0,9m

Blätter

green, blue-green, deciduous

Blüten

pink, white, 2 bis 4cm

Häufige Probleme

• Crown rot — Fungal decay caused by poor drainage or excessive moisture during the dormant season.
• Slugs — These pests often feed on the emerging foliage in early spring.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed

Pflanzzeit

autumn

Überwinterung

Ensure the soil is well drained to prevent the roots from rotting during wet winters. A light mulch can be applied to protect the crown from extreme temperature fluctuations.

Im Kübel

Not well suited for containers due to the extensive root system and extreme height.

Plant with low growing perennials that thrive in dry summer conditions to protect the dormant roots from excess moisture.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Peony — They share similar sun and soil requirements while providing contrasting foliage textures.
• Nepeta faassenii — The low growing habit of catmint hides the base of the Eremurus as its leaves begin to fade.

Ähnliche Arten

• Eremurus stenophyllus — A smaller, yellow flowered relative that is easier to manage in smaller gardens.

Botanisches

Familie

Asphodelaceae

Gattung

Eremurus

Ordnung

Asparagales

Klasse

Liliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central Asia, specifically the mountains of Turkestan.

Artenschutz

Not currently of conservation concern.

It grows in open, sunny mountain slopes where it experiences distinct wet springs and hot, dry summers.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental focal point, back of border, cut flowers

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why did my Eremurus fail to bloom?

It likely did not receive enough sun or the roots were damaged during the winter.

Do I need to stake this plant?

Yes, the tall spikes are susceptible to wind damage and benefit from sturdy support.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Eremurus comes from the Greek words eremos, meaning solitary, and oura, meaning tail, referring to the flower spike. The species name robustus highlights its impressive, sturdy size.

Gut zu wissen

• The roots look like a starfish or octopus.
• It is often called the desert candle.
• It requires a long, dry summer dormancy to thrive.

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