Foxtail Lily (Eremurus spectabilis)

Family: Asphodelaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Eremurus spectabilis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour is intermediate between purslane and spinach. — Young shoots - cooked.; Considered to be a delicacy in Siberia, the flavour is intermediate between purslane and spinach.; It is by no means a disagreeable vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Stony slopes and steppes. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)