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Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut'

Also Known As

  • Mighty Chestnut Daylily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and red 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 'Mighty Chestnut'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut'

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

An eye-catcher, without any doubt!, this 30" tetraploid (extended bloom) beauty produces exquisite 5-6" russet-red-orange fragrant flowers with broad ruffled petals, a burgundy eye and a gold throat; vigorous and vibrant. S/M

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut'

  • 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

    • red
    • orange
  • 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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Zones

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Size

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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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