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Cleopatra Foxtail Lily (Eremurus) is an eye-catching wonder with tall fronds of luscious orange flowers that add drama and beautiful vertical lines in the early-to-mid summer garden. Beautiful against an evergreen background. Sometimes known as Desert Candle.
Zones
5 - 9
Advantages
Deer Resistant
Easy To Grow
Low Maintenance
Good For Cut Flowers
Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
48-60" tall
Bulb Spacing
1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
Shipping Details
Now shipping to zones 8-10. Other zones shipping soon. Learn More…
Item Package Size
Bag of 1
SKU
HC017253
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Cleopatra Foxtail Lily (Eremurus or Desert Candle) is a must-have for the early summer garden. Rising on stalks 4-5 ft. tall, the lovely orange flowers open from the bottom up, to reveal a delicate red stripe penciled along the mid-rib of each petal. Long lasting flowers and great as a cut flower, the plant will develop into a clump with many flower stalks over time. Plant Eremurus in a sunny spot in enriched well-drained soil (they don’t like soggy feet!). Keep soil moist during growth and flowering, after flowering water may be reduced. They will naturalize well when happy and put on a breathtaking display each year. The foliage is strap-like and withers back during flowering so plant foxtail among groundcovers, ornamental grasses or other perennials. Protect from wind if possible and plant in groups of 5 or more for best effect. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the flowers and deer and critters leave it alone. It’s a hardy, easy-care plant once established. Mulch in the fall in colder areas. 4-5' tall x 18-24" wide.
More Information
SKU
HC017253
Common Name
Cleopatra Foxtail Lily
Botanical Name
Eremurus Cleopatra
Item Package Size
Bag of 1
Flower Color
Orange
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
Mature Height
48-60" tall
Bulb Spacing
1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
Flower Bulb Size
#1 Clump
Planting Depth
Plant 5" deep
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Rabbit Resistant
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Yes
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many
of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Zone
Shipping Status
Zone 2
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 3
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 4
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 5
Shipping begins the week of April 24th, 2023
Zone 6
Shipping begins the week of April 17th, 2023
Zone 7
Shipping begins the week of March 20th, 2023
Zone 8
Now Shipping
Zone 9
Now Shipping
Zone 10
Now Shipping
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.
Shipping Rates
Our shipping rates are calculated based on our actual average shipping costs. We do not seek to profit from shipping fees, so rest assured that our shipping rates reflect an average of what it costs to get our guaranteed products safely to your door.
US Shipping Charges
Merchandise Total
Shipping Charges
Up to $19.99
$8.99
$20 to $34.99
$10.99
$35 to $49.99
$12.99
$50 to $74.99
$14.99
$75 to $99.99
$16.99
$100 and Over
$18.99
Canadian Shipping Charges
Merchandise
Shipping Charges
Up to $24.99
$14.95
$25 to $49.99
$19.95
$50 to $74.99
$24.95
$75 to $99.99
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$100 and Over
$39.95
We charge one low flat rate for shipping our products even if your order requires multiple shipments. If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 925-9387.
 is an eye-catching wonder with tall fronds of luscious orange flowers that add drama and beautiful vertical lines in the early-to-mid summer garden. Beautiful against an evergreen background. Sometimes known as Desert Candle.)
