Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'
Foxtail Lily
Also called Desert Candles
More About Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'
- 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
Interesting Notes:
Eremurus isabellinus 'Cleopatra' is a cross between Eremurus olgae and Eremurus stenophyllus.
Zone:
5
Height:
100-120 cm
Spread:
40-50 cm
Colour:
Orange
Foxtail Lily 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.
Full Sun
Attracts Butterflies
Cut Flower/Foliage
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Blue
Landscape uses
Specimen