Pinocchio foxtail lily
Eremurus isabellinus 'Pinocchio'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pinocchio' foxtail lily (Eremurus isabellinus 'Pinocchio') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance beds. 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 flower spikes draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, and the plant tolerates drought. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Blooms open in spring and summer.
Pairs well with Caradonna sage, Moonshine yarrow, and Camelot White digitalis.