- Botanical name: Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'
- Common name: Foxtail lily
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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.
How to grow Eremurus 'Cleopatra'
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Plant size
1.2m height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Sow in January |
F
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M
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A
Do not Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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F
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
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M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
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S
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O
Do not Plant in October |
N
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D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Eremurus 'Cleopatra' and wildlife
Eremurus 'Cleopatra' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Eremurus 'Cleopatra' poisonous?
Eremurus 'Cleopatra' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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