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Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Danger

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

No fragrance

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Green

Flower Fragrance

Unknown - Tell us

Flower Size

Unknown - Tell us

Flower Type

By dividing the rootball

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Midseason (M)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Large (more than 4.5" diameter)

Plant Size (check one)

Spider (petal length to width is 5.0:1 or more)

Growing Habit

Diurnal (diu.)

Extended (ext.)

Growth Rate

Dormant (dor.)

Leaf Shape

Diploid

Leaf Appearance

Self

Degree to which the appearance is present

Harris Olson Spider Award (or runner-up)

Honorable Mention

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Non-patented

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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OKI_T

| June 2010 | positive

Honorable Mention, 1955

TroubleX2

Montgomery, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2010 | positive

One of the first spiders in my garden. Love the bright lemon color, can spot this one for a mile. An old spider but a tried and true one.

MollyJane

Ravenna, OH | April 2010 | positive

Big yellow spider is a highlight of my garden. Visitors always want a piece of it.

yogaman

Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2003 | positive

Light green yellow self. 7.7 ration spider
1989 - Harris Olson Spider Award

mystic

Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

28" scapes, Green/yellow spider.

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