Re:fox tail lilies
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re:fox tail lilies
- From: L* a* A* F*
- Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 04:05:13 -0500
Dear Susan,
Eremurus is a geophyte, the root system/storage organ looks somewhat like a
starfish and is
fairly fragile. It requires really, really good drainage and lots of water
during its spring to early summer growing season then very dry midsummer to fall
(dormant season, big hole in the garden where the leaves used to be) and some
winter moisture. Pretty much the same climate that tulips thrive on. There are
several species, the tallest I know of is E. robustus-8' but the most commonly
available are hybrids of E. bungei at 4-5'. They are used to lots of sun and
air circulation, but need protection from wind or staking. Considering the size
and shape of the roots, I would put the stake in at planting time and never
remove it. I haven't succeeded in flowering any yet, but I have
gotten them above ground. Hope springs eternal, even with clay soil. Maybe on
a slope, with a late-breaking tree to let in spring sun then suck up summer
moisture? Maybe a giant rock garden?
Maybe a magic dance?
Brent and Becky's www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com has several species for sale
including
some separate colors. Lots of good pictures, too
Lisa Flaum
Waterloo, south-west Illinios, USA
Min -10F Max 105F Summer dry punctuated by floods,
high humidity, unreliable snow cover, clay soil
Member NARGS, IBS, SRGC, AGS, AHS, RHS, APS, ACS (I like seed exchanges)
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