The ‘Velvet Eyes‘ daylily (Hemerocallis) is a striking, award-winning daylily featuring pure, velvety red flowers with a dark red-to-black eyezone and a contrasting green throat. Introduced in 2001, it is a hardy, semi-evergreen tetraploid that grows to roughly 30 inches (76 cm) tall and blooms in early-to-mid summer. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Characteristics & Care Details:
- Flower Size & Habit: Small, single blooms measuring about 4.25 inches (11 cm) in diameter. It features a diurnal bloom habit, meaning flowers open during the day.
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen, clumping perennial with grass-like leaves.
- Sun & Soil: Prefers full sun for optimal blooming, though it will tolerate partial shade. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soils.
- Hardiness: Highly adaptable, drought-tolerant, and frost-tolerant. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
