The Always Present daylily (Hemerocallis) is a robust, semi-evergreen perennial known for its striking large blooms. It thrives in borders and mass plantings, requiring minimal maintenance once established. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Core Characteristics
- Flower Details: Features a large, trumpet-shaped bloom (about 6 inches) with yellow-gold petals, a contrasting burgundy eyezone, and a warm orange throat. [1, 2, 3]
- Bloom Time: Blooms early in the daylily season with an extended habit, meaning the flowers open beautifully and last longer than traditional one-day varieties. [1]
- Plant Size: Grows to a mature height of about 32 inches. [1]
- Genetics: It is a tetraploid hybridizer introduction created in 1997. [1]
Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal blooming.
- Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, from loamy types to poor clay mixes.
- Maintenance: Highly drought-tolerant and naturally deer-resistant. Deadhead spent blooms after they finish to encourage continued, healthy growth. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
