Foxtail Lily
Eremurus robustus
Family: Asphodelaceae
What it is like
A perennial herb. It can grow to 3 m tall. The leaves are strap like and 1.2 m long. The pink starry flowers occur in a foxtail flower head. This can be 1.2 m long.
There are about 50 Eremurus species. It has also been put in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in the Tien Shan and Pamir mountains. They occur in near desert conditions. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkestan, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shirach, Stepska lilija