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Hemerocallis fulva (Ditch Lily, Tawny Daylily)

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Rust-orange and yellow petals with a gold-green throat rise high above full green foliage. Slow growth rate.

The common name comes from the fact that each flower only lasts for no more than 24 hours- they open in the morning and wither before the following evening- some to be replaced by another flower on the same scape.

Blooms late spring to mid-summer
2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Rabbit resistant
Salt tolerant
Rebloomer
Dormant
Diploid

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Zone Zone 2
Exposure Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture Low to Moderate Moisture