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Buy Hemerocallis thunbergii

Also Known As

Hemerocallis citrina var. vespertina
Hemerocallis vespertina
Daylily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'

planting zones

3b-10b

3 bare root plants ($10.00 ea) | $30

Shipping $7.95, free on orders $49.95 & up

4995 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

7 bare root plants ($ 7.15 ea) | $50

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5000 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

15 bare root plants ($ 6.00 ea) | $90

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4998 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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Hemerocallis thunbergii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis thunbergii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, fragrant, larger quantity available

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis thunbergii

USDA Zones: 3b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

What a great Daylily species! SIX FOOT tall flower stems with brilliant yellow FRAGRANT, day-blooming flowers! What more needs to be said about this one, huh?

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

An Asian species lumped by many into H. thunbergii, it has fragrant yellow flowers that open in the evening, it is not as showy as some of Curt Hanson's creations but quietly charming nonetheless. ZONE 4