Little Grapette Daylily is a compact semi-evergreen perennial with arching grass-like deep green foliage. Small grape purple flowers with distinct veining, a darker purple eye, and contrasting bright yellow throat blooms heavily throughout summer. Best bloom in deep rich well-drained soils. Drought and salt tolerant once established.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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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: Photoset by F. D. Richards, Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette', 2015 (1)+(2), (2) Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette', 2017
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
