EREMURUS HIMALAICUS
The first of our foxtail lilies to flower and a wonderful accent plant, rising out of the ground like a tall, white exclamation mark. I was initially concerned that strong wind would cause the flower spires to topple over, but they've never once needed staking. A simple yet striking combination is to team it with the white globes of Allium ‘Mount Everest’. The basal rosette doesn't like being swamped in spring, but once the foliage dies back after flowering, it is useful to have later-flowering neighbours that can fill in the gaps.
Height and spread Up to 2m; space plants at least 30cm apart.
Origin Afghanistan, Pakistan and western Himalayas.
Conditions Fertile, well-drained soil; full sun. Best protected from strong winds.
RHS H6, USDA 5a-8b.
