About
Flower spikes to 2m, individual flowers palest creamy white, stamens yellow. A large striking tuberous plant with rosettes of blue-green leaves. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
About the genus
Eremurus are herbaceous perennials growing from fleshy roots, with rosettes of strap-shaped basal leaves and a dense racemes of small star-shaped flowers on erect leafless stems
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toWestern and Central Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, sandy, very well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from strong winds. Plant in a deep, wide hole to ensure optimal growth. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Young spring growth can be protected with a dry mulch such as grit or gravel. See Eremurus cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed by sowing in containers in a cold frame in autumn or at 15°C (59°F) in late winter. Can also be propagated by division after flowering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free