Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus |
Native Region: central Asia, Iran, western Pakistan
Zone Range: 6-9
Preferred Climate: temperate
Harvest Date: Thursday 31 July, 2008
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
Tufted perennial with narrowly linear, rough-margined, sometimes hairy, grayish-green leaves, 14" long. Early to mid-summer racemes (6-12" long) of dark yellow flowers to 3/4" each. Height 5'; spread 1.' This subspecies is taller, has longer leaves and brighter yellow flowers than Eremurus stenophyllus.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow in cold-frame in autumn or at 15 degrees C in late winter. Likes full sun and shelter from wind. Fertile, sandy soil. Protect young growth with dry mulch in autumn, and provide support in windy sites. Divide brittle roots carefully after flowering. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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