hemerocallis 'ruby stella' (daylily)

$15.95

fragrant ruby-red flowers with a yellow throat
re-bloomer
sword-like leaves, arranged in pairs, grow at the base of the plant
bloom time: 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