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Purple de Oro Daylily
Hemerocallis x 'Purple de Oro'
Pronunciation: hem-er-oh-KAL-iss
SKU #04661
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, especially when in bloom.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 14 in. tall, 12 in. wide.
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| Description | Loads of lavender-purple flowers with chartreuse throats rise above a neat, compact foliage clump of slender, green, grass-like leaves. Blooms freely throughout the summer. Easy care color for the front of borders and mass plantings, or for use as a container accent. Tolerant of heat and humidity. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Design Ideas | . |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Cranesbill (Geranium); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich loam; adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Remove old, faded foliage and spent blooms for a tidy appearance and to promote continued bloom. |
| History | Introduced in 2000 by Degroot. |
Details
| Description | Loads of lavender-purple flowers with chartreuse throats rise above a neat, compact foliage clump of slender, green, grass-like leaves. Blooms freely throughout the summer. Easy care color for the front of borders and mass plantings, or for use as a container accent. Tolerant of heat and humidity. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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| Design Ideas | . |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Cranesbill (Geranium); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich loam; adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Remove old, faded foliage and spent blooms for a tidy appearance and to promote continued bloom. |
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History
| History | Introduced in 2000 by Degroot. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.