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    Eremurus robustus

    Also Known As

    • Foxtail Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-7'
    • W: 36"-48"

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

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    Eremurus robustus plant details

    Eremurus robustus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eremurus robustus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: showy, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eremurus robustus

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Eremurus robustus has dramatic spires of pink buds opening to white flowers with a hint of pink (plus orange stamens and yellow pistils) that rise to five feet or more from an octopus-like base of narrow strap-like leaves in early summer. Plant in a dry yet rich soil in a sunny location and do not allow other perennials to overgrow the foliage. From Turkestan.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This is a big 'un having a distinctive bold crown of strappy leaves which begin fading away as the flower spike develops in early summer. And what a bloom! Up to 7' high with a ton of white to light pink flowers like a long floral bottlebrush.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Eremurus robustus plant

    How to Grow Eremurus robustus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Eremurus himalaicus

    aka Eremurus himaliacus, Foxtail Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eremurus himalaicus flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'

    aka Eremurus 'Cleopatra', Foxtail Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra' flower by Leafari
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    Eremurus stenophyllus

    aka Eremurus stenophylus bungei, Foxtail Lily, Yellow Desert Candle, Yellow Foxtail Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Eremurus stenophyllus flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Eremurus x isabellinus 'Pinokkio'

    aka Eremurus isabellinus 'Pinocchio', Eremurus isabellinus 'Pinokkio', Pinnokkio Foxtail Lily, Pinocchio Foxtail Lily, Pinokkio Desert Candle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Eremurus x isabellinus 'Pinokkio' flower by Leafari
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    Eremurus x isabellinus 'White Knight'

    aka Eremurus isabellinus 'White Knight', White Knight Desert Candle, White Knight Foxtail Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Eremurus x isabellinus 'White Knight' flower by Leafari
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