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Eremurus
Planting and cultivationFlowering period: May-JulyAverage plant height: 40-100 inches (100-250 cm.), depending on the species or cultivar Planting depth to base of bulb: 6 inches (15 cm.) Spacing between bulbs: 24 inches (60 cm.) Light requirements: full sun Landscape uses: at the back of borders and perennial beds Eremurus is often grown as a cutting flower by professional flower producers. In regions with hard frosts and where it stays cold long into the spring, these plants should be placed in a sheltered location. Although the tubers themselves are winter hardy, a mulch layer is highly recommended. Sometimes, a basket covered with straw is placed over the young shoots if they emerge very early in the spring. Once the plants have remained in the same location for some years, they can develop into quite a healthy clump. Long, sturdy, round flower stems develop from the leaf rosette starting in May. The slender flower clusters are richly covered with white, yellow, pink or orange blossoms. Since the leaves of the plant wither back during the flowering period, make sure that the tuberous rootstocks are planted among ground covers that will provide added attractiveness.
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