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Desert candle (Eremurus)
Desert candle is a genus of deciduous perennial flowers. The inflorescence looks similar to a long spike or a bottlebrush. It consists of many flowers in copper, bright yellow, snow white, pastel pink, orange or any combination of those colors. The leaves grow in tufts of thin, green, straplike strips. Species are known for thick roots that grow out from a central hub. It is also known for being tall, sometimes rising up to 3 m over the foliage, depending on the variety. They are native to eastern Europe and temperate Asia from Turkey, Siberia to China. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Desert candle
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Attributes of Desert candle
Plant Height
91 cm to 1.8 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Desert candle
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asphodel
Genus
Desert candle
Distribution of Desert candle
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Distribution Map of Desert candle
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Desert candle
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Desert candle are perennial plants known for their impressive spires of flowers and ease of care. They thrive in full sun with well-draining soil and moderate watering, being particularly drought-tolerant. Overwintering care is important, as the fleshy roots are sensitive to waterlogging and cold. Common challenges include slug damage, crown rot, and viruses. Seasonally, desert candle require protection in winter and may need staking in spring to support tall blooms. Reduced watering in fall helps prepare the plants for winter dormancy.
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8 most common species：
Foxtail lily
The foxtail lily is the tallest of its species, with flower stalks that can reach up to 2.5 m. The long stalks covered with hundreds of bright flowers resemble fox tails, hence its common name. It is frequently used as an ornamental plant because it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Yelloy foxtail lily
The specific epithet is derived from the Greek stenos (narrow) and phyllon (leaf) to give “with narrow leaves”.
Desert candle 'Pinokkio'
Desert candle 'Pinokkio' is noted for its compact size and its attractive flowers. It grows captivating flower spikes that bloom from the bottom up, revealing hundreds of small, rusty orange flowers. This cultivar is derived from a hybrid of Eremurus robustus and Eremurus stenophyllus.
Eremurus isabellinus 'Oase'
Eremurus isabellinus 'Oase' is a pale peach color whilst other cultivars from the hybrid of the Eremurus olgae and Eremurus stenophyllus range in shades of yellow. The word ‘Oase’ is Dutch and Afrikaans for oasis. This plant is popular amongst gardeners for being virtually pest and disease-free and easy to grow in well-drained soil.
Desert candle 'Romance'
Desert candle 'Romance' boasts towering spires adorned with a cascade of densely packed, peach-hued blossoms. Its dramatic, towering presence, reaching up to 6 feet tall, is a beacon in late spring to early summer gardens. The grass-like foliage anchors this hardy perennial, which thrives under the full sun in well-drained soils, embodying the arid homelands from which it hails.
Desert candle 'Cleopatra'
Desert candle 'Cleopatra' is characterized by its statuesque spires of vibrant orange flowers, towering above the garden on stems that can reach several feet high. Its narrow, strap-like leaves at the base form a contrast to the dramatic, lofty blooms that emerge in late spring to early summer. Adapting well to well-drained soil and full sun, desert candle 'Cleopatra' thrives in conditions that mimic its native arid habitats. The plant's showy inflorescences make it a focal point in any landscape design.
Desert candle 'Foxtrot'
Desert candle 'Foxtrot' showcases towering spires of dense, star-shaped flowers that ascend like a ballet of pastel pink dancers. The long, slender leaves form a lush base for the flower stalks that can reach skyward up to six feet, thriving in the full embrace of the sun. As a hardy perennial, desert candle 'Foxtrot' braves cooler climates, with its dramatic bloom signaling the onset of summer warmth.
Eremurus inderiensis
Eremurus inderiensis is a striking perennial known for its towering flower spikes rising from a rosette of long, slender leaves. The impressive spires are adorned with numerous star-shaped blooms, often in vibrant shades of yellow or orange. Thriving in well-drained soils, eremurus inderiensis has adapted to arid environments, with deep roots that enable it to access moisture from below the surface. Its dramatic floral display is a beacon for pollinators in its native dry steppes.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Desert candle
Eremurus
Desert candle is a genus of deciduous perennial flowers. The inflorescence looks similar to a long spike or a bottlebrush. It consists of many flowers in copper, bright yellow, snow white, pastel pink, orange or any combination of those colors. The leaves grow in tufts of thin, green, straplike strips. Species are known for thick roots that grow out from a central hub. It is also known for being tall, sometimes rising up to 3 m over the foliage, depending on the variety. They are native to eastern Europe and temperate Asia from Turkey, Siberia to China.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Desert candle
Feedback
Attributes of Desert candle
Plant Height
91 cm to 1.8 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Desert candle
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asphodel Genus
Desert candle Distribution of Desert candle
Feedback
Distribution Map of Desert candle
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Desert candle
Feedback
Desert candle are perennial plants known for their impressive spires of flowers and ease of care. They thrive in full sun with well-draining soil and moderate watering, being particularly drought-tolerant. Overwintering care is important, as the fleshy roots are sensitive to waterlogging and cold. Common challenges include slug damage, crown rot, and viruses. Seasonally, desert candle require protection in winter and may need staking in spring to support tall blooms. Reduced watering in fall helps prepare the plants for winter dormancy.
Exploring the Desert candle Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Foxtail lily
The foxtail lily is the tallest of its species, with flower stalks that can reach up to 2.5 m. The long stalks covered with hundreds of bright flowers resemble fox tails, hence its common name. It is frequently used as an ornamental plant because it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Yelloy foxtail lily
The specific epithet is derived from the Greek stenos (narrow) and phyllon (leaf) to give “with narrow leaves”.
Desert candle 'Pinokkio'
Desert candle 'Pinokkio' is noted for its compact size and its attractive flowers. It grows captivating flower spikes that bloom from the bottom up, revealing hundreds of small, rusty orange flowers. This cultivar is derived from a hybrid of Eremurus robustus and Eremurus stenophyllus.
Eremurus isabellinus 'Oase'
Eremurus isabellinus 'Oase' is a pale peach color whilst other cultivars from the hybrid of the Eremurus olgae and Eremurus stenophyllus range in shades of yellow. The word ‘Oase’ is Dutch and Afrikaans for oasis. This plant is popular amongst gardeners for being virtually pest and disease-free and easy to grow in well-drained soil.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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