brown foxtail lily

How to Grow and Care for brown foxtail lily

brown foxtail lily · Eremurus fuscus

Grow in fertile, free draining soil, in a sunny position with plenty of root space. May need staking in windy sites. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Needs winter cold to flower, but protect young spring growth from frost. See eremurus cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing brown foxtail lily

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, free draining soil, in a sunny position with plenty of root space. May need staking in windy sites. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Needs winter cold to flower, but protect young spring growth from frost. See eremurus cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water brown foxtail lily?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for brown foxtail lily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for brown foxtail lily?

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What Soil Is Best for brown foxtail lily?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for brown foxtail lily?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize brown foxtail lily?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune brown foxtail lily?

Unless seeds are required, spent flower spikes can be cut down at the base

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How to Propagate brown foxtail lily?

Propagate by seed, or by division of mature plants, taking care to minimise root disturbance. Plants grown from seed may take 3-5 years to flower

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How to Transplant brown foxtail lily?

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How to Care for brown foxtail lily in Winter?

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How to Plant brown foxtail lily?

Grow in fertile, free draining soil, in a sunny position with plenty of root space. May need staking in windy sites. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Needs winter cold to flower, but protect young spring growth from frost. See eremurus cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot brown foxtail lily?

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How to Harvest brown foxtail lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of brown foxtail lily

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Attributes of brown foxtail lily

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginCentral Asia, Himalaya

Scientific Classification

Species
Eremurus fuscus
Genus
Eremurus
Family
Asphodelaceae
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