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Hemerocallis 'First Knight'

Also Known As

  • First Knight Daylily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Hemerocallis 'First Knight' plant details

Hemerocallis 'First Knight' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'First Knight'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'First Knight'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An elegant daylily with is soft, creamy-yellow flowers edged with golden ruffles. Dark-green strap-like foliage provides a nice foil to the light blooms which appear on 30" stems, sitting just above the 2' mounds. This is a lovely choice for more formal gardens. S/M

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'First Knight' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'First Knight'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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