Gentle Shepherd Daylily is a semi-evergreen perennial with grass-like deep green foliage. Clusters of softly ruffled creamy white flowers with soft yellow-green throats bloom from early to mid summer. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in deep and rich well-drained soils. Drought and salt tolerant once established.
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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: Rudbeckia, Cranesbill, Blanket Flower
IMAGES: BallSeed Inc, Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.