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Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)

Info

Synonym

Hybridized

Stamile

Registered or introduced

1991

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Early (E)

Danger

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

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Class

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Other Details

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Flower Size

Large (more than 4.5" diameter)

Flower Type

Spatulate (segments markedly wider at the end)

Unusual Form

Blooming Habit

Diurnal (diu.)

Foliage Habit

Dormant (dor.)

Ploidy

Tetraploid

Color Patterns

Self

Awards (if applicable)

Stout Silver Medal Runner-up

Lenington All-American Award (or runner-up)

Lambert/Webster Award (or runner-up)

Award of Merit (or runner-up)

Honorable Mention

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

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Does it set seed?

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yogaman

Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2003 | positive

Hybridized by P. Stamile in 1991. 9 inch bloom on a 34 inch scape. Ruby red self with yellow throat. Dormant. Early bloomer. Parentage: V...Read More

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