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Hemerocallis 'Imperial Lemon'

Also Known As

  • Imperial Lemon Daylily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 36"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hemerocallis 'Imperial Lemon' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Imperial Lemon' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'Imperial Lemon'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: repeat-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Imperial Lemon'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lemon yellow self with green throat.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Huge and gorgeous 7" fragrant lemon yellow flowers accented by lime green throats on 3' scapes appear in early to mid summer and rebloom if deadheaded. Tetraploid.

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Imperial Lemon' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Imperial Lemon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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