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Hemerocallis 'Caballero'

Also Known As

  • Caballero Daylily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 36"-40"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Hemerocallis 'Caballero' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Caballero' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer bronze and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'Caballero'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Caballero'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Caballero's long, curling petals are gold and an intriguing rusty brown (yes, brown!) that may remind you of saddle-leather and sandstone buttes - which is probably just what Stout had in mind when he named it. Caballeros were the noble "gentlemen-cowboys" of popular movies such as The Bold Caballero of 1936 with its dashing hero, Zorro.

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Caballero' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Caballero'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • bronze
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 29"-35"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10"-14"

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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