The Spanish Masquerade daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Spanish Masquerade’) is an award-winning, evergreen to semi-evergreen daylily. Hybridized in 1983, it is known for its fragrant, early-to-mid summer blooms and makes an excellent, low-maintenance addition to flower beds and borders. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Plant Characteristics
- Flower: Features bold, 7-inch trumpet-shaped flowers. The petals are creamy yellow with striking, russet-plum or maroon eyezones and a soft cream throat.
- Foliage: Evergreen to semi-evergreen leaves that typically retain their color depending on the winter climate.
- Plant Size: Grows to a mature scape height of about 22 inches.
- Blooming Season: Blooms in the Early-Mid (EM) summer, with a strong tendency to rebloom later in the season.
- Ploidy: Diploid. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Interestingly, it has been reported to do very well in semi-shade conditions.
- Soil: Highly adaptable to various soil types, provided they are relatively well-draining.
- Hardiness: Generally hardy across a wide range of climates.
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Extremely tough, drought-tolerant once established, and generally ignored by most garden pests. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
