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Hemerocallis 'Lemon Cap'

Also Known As

  • Lemon Cap Daylily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-37"
  • W: 18"-30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Hemerocallis 'Lemon Cap' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Lemon Cap' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'Lemon Cap'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 37 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Lemon Cap'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perfectly named! This bright, cheerful daylily features 6-7" lemon-yellow flowers that cap the 3' stems of this mid-to-late season bloomer! As if the gorgeous reblooming flowers weren't enough, this one is fragrant too! S/M

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Lemon Cap' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Lemon Cap'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-30"

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Zones

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  • 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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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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