Plant Profile: Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus

Names

Desert Candle, Foxtail Lily

  • Photo of Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus (Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophylluss)

Phonetic Spelling:er-EE-mur-us sten-oh-FIL-us sten-oh-FIL-us

Genus:Eremurus

Species:stenophyllus

Family:Asphodelaceae

This bulb has moderate water requirements and thrives in neutral pH soil, though it can withstand slight alkalinity. Its spiny leaves necessitate careful handling during transplantation. Propagation can occur through seeds or division. The plant struggles with intense heat, and as it flowers, the leaves will begin to wither, a natural process for all bulbs. However, it's important not to remove these leaves, as they are crucial for transferring energy back to the bulb for the following year. For an appealing garden aesthetic, consider planting it alongside other species that will remain attractive as the bulb's foliage fades.

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Feature Summary

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Image Gallery

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#showy flowers
#yellow flowers
#spiny leaves

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Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus is often confused with:

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Feature Summary

Flowers
Showy short-lived bright yellow flowers on tall stalks appear late spring to early summer.
Gold/Yellow
Spring
Summer
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Landscape
Spines/Thorns

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Attributes

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Country Or Region Of Origin

Iran

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Flowers

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Flower Description

Showy short-lived bright yellow flowers on tall stalks appear late spring to early summer.

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Whole Plant Traits

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Cultural Conditions

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Leaves

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Stem

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus Landscape

Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy