Chicago Apache Hemerocallis Plant

Chicago Apache Hemerocallis Plant produces huge 5-inch, gently ruffled blossoms that are a deep lipstick red, darkening to purple along the borders of both the petals and the sepals with a noticeably lighter mid-rib, making it appear to have a pink stripe. This vigorously blooming Daylily has bright neon-yellow throats occasionally splashed with shades of lime-green. The anthers rise on bright red stamens looking quite like an Apache headdress!

Our Hemerocallis (Daylily) Plants are carefully cultivated without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and stunning addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

• - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
• - Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for mature growth and proper air circulation

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• - Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of soil types

Watering Specifics:

• - Water thoroughly when first planted, keeping the soil evenly moist
• - Once established, Hemerocallis is drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal blooming
• - Feed again after the first bloom to encourage repeat blooming

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering
• - Cut back the foliage to ground level in late fall to prepare for the next growing season

Additional Pest Management:

• - Hemerocallis is generally pest-free but may attract aphids and thrips; monitor and treat if necessary
• - Ensure good air circulation to prevent rust or other fungal diseases

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms from early summer through fall, with trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of vibrant colors

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates heat and drought once established

Companion Plants for Hemerocallis:

• - Echinacea: Adds vibrant color and height to pair with Hemerocallis’s blooms
• - Achillea: Complements Hemerocallis with its delicate flower clusters
• - Rudbeckia: Provides a bold yellow contrast to Hemerocallis’s blooms
• - Lavender: Adds a fragrant, low-growing companion that pairs beautifully with Daylilies
• - Coreopsis: Offers bright yellow flowers that enhance the colors of Hemerocallis