Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Foxtail lilies, Eremurus, are stately plants with flower spikes that soar above the border in early summer. They're perfect for growing in a sunny dry border, and work well in gravel gardens.
Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra' bears clumps of sword-like, blue-green leaves, followed by spikes of burnt orange blooms, which appear as the foliage starts to die down. It's extremely attractive to bees and other insects.
For best results grow Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra' in a sunny, sheltered site in very well-drained soil, ideally where the tubers can bake in the sun after flowering.
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Eremurus ‘Cleopatra’ and wildlife
Eremurus ‘Cleopatra’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Eremurus ‘Cleopatra’ poisonous?
Eremurus ‘Cleopatra’ has no toxic effects reported.
