The ‘Meadow Sprite’ is a miniature, evergreen daylily (Hemerocallis). Hybridized by Elizabeth M. Hudson in 1979, this compact perennial features small 3.25-inch lilac-rose lavender blooms with a distinctive darker eyezone and a lime green throat. [1]
Key Characteristics
- Flower Size: ~3.25 inches (8.26 cm)
- Plant Height: Compact dwarf, typically growing to about 13 inches (33 cm) tall
- Color: Lilac-rose lavender with a rose-lavender eyezone and a lime green throat
- Foliage: Evergreen (retains its green leaves throughout the year in warmer climates)
- Bloom Time: Midseason (usually blooms in summer)
- Genetics: Diploid (features 2 sets of chromosomes)
- Heritage: Bred from parent cultivars Garden Elf and Little Grapette [1, 2, 3]
Care & Cultivation
Like most daylilies, the ‘Meadow Sprite’ is highly adaptable and easy to grow. It thrives in locations with full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Because of its diminutive size, it is particularly well-suited for the front of garden borders, rock gardens, or as a container plant.
