brown foxtail lily

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A clump-forming perennial, to 1.2m high in flower, with fleshy roots and narrowly lance-shaped, mid green leaves that die back after flowering. Tall spikes of small, bell-shaped, pale yellow flowers with brown tips, long stamens and red-brown anthers, are produced in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: brown foxtail lily (Eremurus fuscus)
Genus: Eremurus
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of brown foxtail lily

Distribution map

Central Asia, Himalaya

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of brown foxtail lily

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brown foxtail lily care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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