The Hemerocallis ‘Dragon’s Eye’ daylily is a highly acclaimed, award-winning perennial known for its pastel pink blossoms, vibrant rose-red eyezone, and green throat. It is highly valued for its compact size, exceptional reblooming performance, and high bud count, making it a favorite for garden beds and containers. [1, 2]
Key Characteristics
- Flower Size: Small, measuring about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
- Plant Height: Typically grows to 18 to 24 inches (45–60 cm) tall.
- Bloom Time: Mid to late summer, with a strong potential to rebloom later in the season.
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen.
- Flower Traits: Elegantly recurved petals with gently ruffled edges. [1, 2, 3]
Growing & Care Requirements
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. (Morning to early afternoon sun is ideal).
- Soil: Prefers fertile, moist, but well-drained loam, though it is quite tolerant of poorer soils and heavy clay.
- Watering: Moderate watering is needed, especially during spring and early summer, though it establishes good drought tolerance once mature.
- Maintenance: Very low maintenance. Simply remove dead foliage in early spring and cut back flower stems after the blooming cycle ends.
- Hardiness Zones: Highly adaptable, often thriving in USDA Zones 3 through 9. [1, 2, 3]
