Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra' - Foxtail Lily
Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra' - Foxtail Lily - Eremurus Emerging in the Spring
Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra' - Foxtail Lily - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Foxtail Lily

Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'

Also called Desert Candles

  • Impressive tall spikes with numerous small orange lily-like flowers
  • Flower buds open in sequence from bottom to top, for a long-lasting show
  • Strap-like blue-green foliage goes dormant after the flowers finish
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Flower Height: 120 cm
  • Foliage Height: 50 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Orange

HEIGHT:
100-120 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Eremurus need a rich, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Plants may require staking and should be planted in a spot protected from strong winds. Mulching the plants is recommended for winter survival, but should be removed from the crown before new growth emerges. Plants do not like to be divided due to their fragile root systems. 

Additional Notes about Foxtail Lily:


Eremurus isabellinus 'Cleopatra' is a cross between Eremurus olgae and Eremurus stenophyllus.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer
HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Blue
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen