Mighty Chestnut Daylily
Hemerocallis x 'Mighty Chestnut'
SKU
40319
A daylily with extended bloom time! Deep, rich russet color saturates the large flowers that open the evening before their bloom day. A stunning and heavy bloomer. Attracts hummingbirds. Tolerates heat and humidity.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hem-er-oh-KAL-iss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 24 to 30 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden, Hillside, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Bee Balm, (Monarda); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Lavender (Lavendula) |
Thrives in organically rich loam; adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Remove old foliage and spent blooms for a neat appearance and to promote continued bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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