hemerocallis 'always afternoon' (daylilly)
$15.95
- dusty-rose self with a plum-purple eyezone and a green throat
- sword-like leaves arranged in pairs and grow at the base of the plant
- bloom time: late june to mid-july
- the name "hemerocallis" is derived from the greek words for "day" and "beautiful", referring to the individual flowers lasting for about 24 hours
- both the flower buds and open flowers of the daylily are edible, with the petals and sepals frequently used for colour contrast in salads
- hemerocallis grow best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade
- daylilies with very dark flower colours benefit from more shade
- they are adaptable to many soil conditions, even heavy clay soils and once established, will tolerate heat and drought
- prune the flower stalks down after blooming to improve the overall appearance and lengthen bloom time
- they spread (some slowly, some more aggressively) by underground rhizomes
- easy to grow
- zone 3
- height 55-60cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour pink
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- fast growing
- drought tolerant, once established
- heat tolerant
- salt tolerant
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)