Height:

26.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer Rebloomer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Daylilies are some of the easiest perennials to grow and are a good choice for any gardener, from the beginner to the professional. These are tough, adaptable plants that will grow in any soil, from normal to slightly wet to dry. Older varieties are able to bloom if planted in partial shade, but most of the newer introductions need full sun for best performance. Likewise, older varieties tend to spread more rapidly than the newer hybrids.

All varieties can be divided every 3-4 years by digging up the entire clump and dividing it into smaller pieces with a minimum of 3 eyes each. This can be done in either spring or fall. Plants should be deadheaded for cosmetic purposes, but in most cases this will not extend the bloom time.

Growing Temperature:

60-68° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

6.0-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

2.0-3.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Fertilizing is not necessary during the first few weeks of production. Actively growing daylilies are moderate feeders. Apply a controlled release fertilizer incorporated at a rate of 1 lb of nitrogen per yard of growing meda, or 50-100 ppm nitrate delivered under a constant liquid fertilizer program.

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, spider mites, and thrips are the most common pests. Crown rot sometimes occurs after overwintering. Cool, wet weather may bring on fusasium or rhizoctonia. There are also a few leaf spot and leaf streak foliage diseases that may be found.
In warmer climates, a daylily rust called Puccinia hemerocallidis can be a problem. This rust does not overwinter in our zone 5 Michigan climate and is therefore not a problem for daylilies which are purchased from Walters Gardens, Inc.

Potting & Timing:

Root Trimming: Prune roots according to pot depth. It's best to prune the roots rather than to scrunch them into the pot.

Moisture:

For potting soil use commercial potting media. Water thoroughly after potting, and keep evenly moist until plants are established. Allow the substrate to dry out between waterings once plants are established.

Planting Level:

Cover the crown with about 1 inch of potting medium.

PGRs/Pinching:

Drench with Sumagic at 1 ppm when grown under greenhouse conditions.

Lighting:

Grow under high light conditions.

Other Comments:

Late summer planting has the distinct advantage of producing bigger plants with more flowers. Allow at least 6-8 weeks for rooting before temperatures remain below freezing. Avoid fertilizing at this time.

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