Himalayan foxtail lily
Eremurus himalaicus
F.C.C.-R.H.S. 1891, Jubileumgetuigschrift 2010
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Himalayan foxtail lily (Eremurus himalaicus) is a bulb for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Tall spikes of white flowers open in spring and again in summer, and they draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Mountain mint, and Gladiolus.
Native range
Afghanistan, western Himalayas, and Pakistan.