Raspberry Suede Daylily is a compact re-blooming perennial with arching grass-like deep green foliage. The large suede smooth flowers have an unusually dark, syrupy shade of raspberry red with ruffled edges and small chartreuse throats and bloom in midsummer. Flowers attract butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in deep rich well-drained soils. Drought and cold tolerant once established.
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Relatively pest free, but watch for mites, aphids, and thrips. Daylily Rust can be problematic in some areas. Divide every 3-4 years in fall or spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Coastal Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Echinacea, Shasta Daisy, Cranesbill
IMAGES: F. D. Richards, Hemerocallis unknown f1.11.1 red, (2) Roger Ward, Hemerocallis
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
