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Also Known As

  • Hemerocallis hyperion
  • Daylily
  • Spider Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"-40"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

4 inch pot | $14

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Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'Hyperion'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 30 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Hyperion'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely daylily has star-shaped lemon yellow fragrant flowers that emerge from elegant clean narrow foliage. Good for cutting. Try it below a dark flowered clematis or at the base of Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Tall 40” slender stalks are topped with light lemon yellow fragrant daylilies in mid summer…carefree, drought tolerant sun worshipers, most soils. A refined and elegant award winning cultivar!

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Hyperion'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Height: 25"-28"

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  • sun - mostly shade
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  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3b-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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