Orange Foxtail Lily
Orange foxtail lily is a striking addition to low-water gardens. Planted as a bulb in August, it features thin, long leaves that are not very noticeable.
Its flower spikes are quite showy, with hundreds of small yellow flowers per spike. The blooms start at the bottom of the spike and gradually open towards the top.
Orange Foxtail Lily
Orange foxtail lily is a striking addition to low-water gardens. Planted as a bulb in August, it features thin, long leaves that are not very noticeable.
Its flower spikes are quite showy, with hundreds of small yellow flowers per spike. The blooms start at the bottom of the spike and gradually open towards the top.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Eremurus x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'
Pronunciation
er-EE-mur-us iz-uh-bel-LEE-nus
Mature Height
3 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
18 to 24 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
orange
Bloom time
June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
middle East and central Asia
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
Performance
Orange foxtail lily has been a good performer at the Xeriscape Garden. It takes little water, has amazing flowers, and is low maintenance. After blooming, the plant goes semi-dormant, so plant amongst other plants that look good through most of the summer.
Maintenance
Cut flower spike to ground level after blooming when appearance is no longer attractive.