Photo of Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider' flower by Jane Unger

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Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

Also Known As

  • Ruby Spider Daylily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 34"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 34 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: rabbit, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here's a daylily that will cause heads to turn. Gigantic 9”, dark ruby colored flowers have unusual long spoon shaped petals that display in a wide flat maner, exhibiting golden throats and midribs, on 34" stems. Blooms in early summer...think Fourth of July here in New England.

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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