Hyperion Daylily
Hemerocallis x 'Hyperion'
SKU
00622
Disease-free perennial is excellent for slopes, massing, edgings and foundations. Showy, sweet smelling, lemon-yellow, 5-inch blooms. Large clumps of long, grass-like leaves are highlighted by lily-like flowers on tall stems. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hem-er-o-KAL-is |
|---|---|
| Lore | In China, daylily have been cultivated since 2697 BC. The blossoms are cooked in various dishes and utilized in traditional medicine. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage to 18 in. tall, 3 ft. wide; flower stalks 3 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Fabulous planted along a drive or walkway. Also works well grouped as informal, low hedges to separate different parts of the garden. Mass into a sea of color that functions much like groundcover. Strap-leafed form and flowers on long wand-like stems add relief between dwarf shrubs. Spot into perennial borders as individuals or small clusters, or at the border's edge to add texture and form. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in organically rich loam; adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Remove old foliage and spent blooms for a neat appearance and to promote continued bloom.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 11
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