The Hemerocallis (Daylily) ‘Blue Sheen‘ is a stunning, mid-season diploid daylily. Introduced in 1963, it features unique medium lavender-blue and purple blooms with a prominent greenish-yellow throat. Though true blue daylilies do not exist, ‘Blue Sheen’ offers one of the closest powdery blue-purple hues available. [1, 2, 3]
Key Characteristics
Care & Cultivation
Daylilies are celebrated for being rugged, long-lived, and low-maintenance. [1]
- Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, moist, but well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0 – 6.5).
- Watering: Once established, water deeply about once a week during dry periods.
- Garden Uses: Ideal for borders, mass plantings, groundcover, or containers. They are also naturally resistant to rabbits and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
