Eremurus

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A tall plant with a long upright spike of many small flowers like a foxtail

noun
/ˌɛrəˈmjʊrəs/

Specialized

: Eremurus

In dry, sunny locations, Eremurus thrives and produces impressive flower displays.
foxtail lilies
Eremurus lily

Examples

In late spring, the garden bursts into color with tall spikes of Eremurus, commonly known as foxtail lilies.
I planted an Eremurus in my garden last spring.
The tall spikes of Eremurus add dramatic height to summer gardens.
Many gardeners plant Eremurus to attract bees and butterflies.
The Eremurus blooms beautifully in the summer.
She admired the stunning Eremurus plants in the flowerbed, which are also called desert candles.
The summer display featured vibrant Eremurus towering above other flowers, captivating all who passed by.

Surface Forms

Eremurus singular

Eremurus plural

Etymology

The word Eremurus comes from Greek parts eremos meaning 'desert' and oura meaning 'tail', so it literally means 'desert tail'. A helpful picture is a tall foxtail of flowers in dry ground, which is why Eremurus is called a foxtail lily or a 'desert candle' and why it likes sunny, dry places.