Persian Ruby Daylily is an evergreen perennial with strap-like deep green foliage that remains evergreen in milder climates. The massive deep wine red flowers with a golden throat bloom in early 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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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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2' -3'
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Spread:
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1.5' - 2’
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red+Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Year-Round
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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: Shasta Daisy, Cranesbill, Echinacea
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® 'Persian Ruby'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
