Eremurus aitchisonii
PINK FOXTAIL LILY, DESERT CANDLE
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Eremurus aitchisonii is a perennial flower, also known as the foxtail lilies or desert candles. The inflorescence (flowers) look similar to a long spike or a bottlebrush, and consist of many soft-pink flowers. They bloom in late spring and into summer. The leaves grow in tufts of green straplike strips. Tolerant of dry soils. Makes an excellent cut-flower. Attracts pollinators.
They are native to eastern Europe in (Russia and Ukraine) and temperate Asia from Turkey to China.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 5-9
Height: 80", 200cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 5-6 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a completely dark and cold period is required. Cover them to block light, and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15°C, 59°F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Eremurus aitchisonii
PINK FOXTAIL LILY, DESERT CANDLE
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Eremurus aitchisonii is a perennial flower, also known as the foxtail lilies or desert candles. The inflorescence (flowers) look similar to a long spike or a bottlebrush, and consist of many soft-pink flowers. They bloom in late spring and into summer. The leaves grow in tufts of green straplike strips. Tolerant of dry soils. Makes an excellent cut-flower. Attracts pollinators.
They are native to eastern Europe in (Russia and Ukraine) and temperate Asia from Turkey to China.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 5-9
Height: 80", 200cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 5-6 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a completely dark and cold period is required. Cover them to block light, and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15°C, 59°F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.