Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra' (Cleopatra Foxtail Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusEremurus
Speciesx isabellinus
Cultivar'Cleopatra'
SynonymsEremurus 'Cleopatra'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 -(-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 -(-10)
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy division.
CultivationFertile, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun exposure.
PestsSlugs.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionNarrow, lance-shaped, green leaves.
Flower Descriptionpeach coloured, six petaled flowers with yellow stamens that grows in large clusters on tall stems.

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