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EREMURUS bungei
Commonly known as Desert candle, Foxtail lily
(stenophyllus) - yellow Foxtail Lily
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Winter cold induces flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs -
Place of origin
Central Asia, Iran, western Pakistan. -
Yellow
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Racemes15-30cm (6-12in) long
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Spikes
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
75cm (30in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Narrowly linear, rough-margined greyish-green leaves to 24cm (10in) long. Flower spikes usually one per crown
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Free draining sandy soilFertile sandy loam, well drained. Mulch in autumn avoiding conical crown
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Full sun
Shelter from winds. -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
75cm (30in)
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