Species daylily Guide
Purple flower with orange center, white stigma, light-purple style, yellow-black anthers, yellow-purple filaments, yellow-green buds, yellow petiole, green leaves and green stems

daylily

Hemerocallis 'Late Plum'

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Tissue Culture,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Plum Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water daylilies (Hemerocallis ‘Late Plum’) deeply but infrequently, once a week or every 10 days. During hotter months you should water them more often. The soil should be completely moist, about 1 to 2 inches below the surface, but allow the top of the soil to dry slightly before watering again. In cold months, adjust the amount of watering to the weather: water less when it is wet and more when it is dry.

sunlight

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Late Plum') plants should be exposed to at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, ideally in the morning or late afternoon. These plants prefer some shade during the hottest parts of the day, such as between 11am and 3pm. The plants should also be protected from strong winds. This variety of Daylily flowers best in full sun, and will tolerate light shade. Therefore, if possible, the location should be in an area of the garden which receives more than 6 hours of sun throughout most of the day.

pruning

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Late Plum') require extra care when it comes to regular pruning. The best time to prune these plants is in early spring, before growth begins. Pruning should remove any broken or diseased stems, and any flower stalks from the previous year. When pruning, it is important to make sure that the plant is not pruned too much, as daylilies can become sparse if over-pruned. In general, it is best to remove only a few stems at a time, enabling the plant to retain a full and healthy shape. Most importantly, only remove dead, diseased, or broken stems, and avoid pruning healthy stems.