The Daylily ‘Big Mac Attack’ (Hemerocallis ‘Big Mac Attack’) is a highly sought-after, robust perennial cultivar known for its massive, eye-catching flowers. Introduced in 2004, it is a favorite among daylily enthusiasts for its vibrant, landscape-brightening colors and resilient growing habits. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Characteristics
- Flower Size: The blooms are oversized and dramatic, featuring wide petals that provide a huge, bold splash of color to your garden.
- Foliage: It forms a beautiful, clumping mound of arching, grassy-textured leaves that add texture to the landscape even when the plant is not in bloom.
- Bloom Time: They typically bloom mid-season, producing a quick succession of flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
How to Grow ‘Big Mac Attack’
- Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In regions with intense, hot afternoons, some partial shade will help protect the bloom colors. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Soil: They adapt to many soil types but do best in fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. [1, 2]
- Watering: While quite drought-tolerant once established, they perform best with regular watering. [1, 2]
- Maintenance: They are virtually pest and disease-free. Deadhead (remove) spent flowers daily for neatness and remove the tall stalks after they have finished blooming to keep the plant looking tidy. [1, 2, 3, 4]
