Species daylily
Red flowers with yellow center, red staemn, lime-green buds, lime-green petiole, green leaves and stems

daylily

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Fire'

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Fire') is a showstopping plant with fragrant, bright red-orange blooms that are sure to be the centerpiece of any garden. Its fragrant flowers appear atop long stalks and are made up of six petals that open in the morning and close late the next day. Not only beautiful, they are also drought tolerant and low maintenance. The orangey-red flowers contrast nicely with its grass-like foliage. Daylilies are ideal for a natural or cottage garden and look spectacular when mass planted.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Red with a green throat Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,yellow,orange

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Fire') should be watered thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. This is typically once a week depending on the weather and climate conditions. In areas with hot temperatures and a lot of sunlight, additional watering may be needed. Provide 1-2 inches of water a week, either from rainfall or supplemental irrigation. Avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot and other problems. It is important to provide water at the root level. Water in the morning or evening to avoid losing water to evaporation.

sunlight

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Fire') requires around 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day in order to thrive and bloom profusely. It is best to place the plant in an area that receives full sun in the morning (8-10am), and partial sun in the afternoon hours (2-4 pm). This will provide the optimal amount of light for the daylily, while preventing scorching from too much direct sunlight later in the day.

pruning

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Fire') should be pruned in late summer or early autumn. Pruning should focus on removing spent flowers and weakened or dead leaves. Pruning should also involve deadheading which is the removal of the seedpods. This will encourage the growth of new foliage and help to boost the overall health of the plant. To avoid shock to the plant, it is important to not prune more than 1-third of its foliage at a time. After pruning, it is important to water the plant thoroughly in order to help it recover and heal.

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Starts Flowering

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Fire' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Fire' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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