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Eremurus
Also called Foxtail Lilies
Desert candles (foxtail lilies) are a genus of deciduous perennials grown for their tall, narrow spikes of small orange, yellow, white or pink flowers. The key to success is excellent drainage, because the fleshy roots rot easily in wet winter soil.
Eremurus is a genus of deciduous perennial flowers in the family Asphodelaceae. They are also known as the foxtail lilies or desert candles. They are native to eastern Europe (Russia and Ukraine), and temperate Asia from Turkey to China, with many species in Central Asia.
The inflorescence consists of a tall floral spike whose individual flowers extend their anthers around the stem axis as in the bottle brushes. Depending on the species, the spike consists of many densely-arranged, small flowers in shades of orange, yellow, white, pale pink or red-orange. The grey-green, straplike leaves grow in a tuft from the succulent root crown. Eremurus is known for its thick, fingerlike roots, which grow from a central growth point. The blooming spike is notably tall and relatively narrow, rising from 3 to 9 or 10 feet above the foliage, depending on the species.
Eremurus is hardy to USDA Zones 5–7. Usually four species are available commercially for cultivation:
E. himalaicus grows to about 4 ft (1.2 m) with pure white racemes
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