About
A tuberous, aroid perennial from rocky, stony habitats in southwestern Asia with divided, grey-green leaves emerging from a large underground tuber, and small, insignificant, hooded spathes in spring. A curious and drought-tolerant subject for a warm, sunny, sharply drained position.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.