Herb latin name: Eremurus anisopterus


Family: Asphodelaceae



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
60 cm
(2 feet)

Flowering:
July to
August

Habitat of Eremurus anisopterus:

Wet sands. Dry sands according to another report. Sandy hills.

Other uses of the herb:

A glue is made from the dextrose found in the roots.

Propagation of Eremurus anisopterus:

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame. Sow stored seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is obtained. Germination is slow and could take 1 - 12 months at 15°C. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow on for their first winter in a greenhouse. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring after the last expected frosts. Do not plant deeply in the soil, the crown of the plant should be slightly exposed. Division after the plant dies down in late summer. Great care must be taken because the plants resent root disturbance. Only divide the plants when it is really necessary, and no more frequently than once every 6 years, being careful not to break the brittle roots. It is probably best to pot up the divisions and grow them on in the greenhouse until they are established.

Cultivation of the herb:

Wet sands. Dry sands according to another report. Sandy hills.

Medicinal use of Eremurus anisopterus:

None known

Known hazards of Eremurus anisopterus:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.