hemerocallis 'always afternoon' (daylilly)

$15.95
Size: 1 gallon

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  • 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.)