Fox Tail Lilies

Wild Violet

I've just received barefoot foxtail lilies.  my ground is frozen.  can anyone tell me how to store them until its planting time?

BobTheGardener

I would suggest you plant them now in gritty compost in pots.  Foxtail lilies have fibrous tubers rather than proper bulbs and I don't think bare roots will survive storage until spring.

Wild Violet

Thanks Bob.  Will maybe do that.  Should I put the pots outside or keep themi n my potting shed.  I don't want the roots to rot.

BobTheGardener

I'd keep them in the potting shed over winter, Wild Violet.  That should prevent them from getting too wet and rotting or freezing.  For the potting mix, you could use something like one third perlite to two thirds multi-purpose compost if you don't have any grit.  Plant them out in spring and if any shoots have appeared, protect those from any late frosts by covering with more compost mix or bark etc.