Daylily 'Chinese Scholar'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Red
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

Andover, Connecticut

Tucker, Georgia

Springfield, Illinois

Lynnville, Indiana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Waterville, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
1
negative
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(Zone 8a) | May 2016 | positive

My first bloom was a very pretty, saturated red. I have not noticed any fading; however, it has been rainy during its bloom time. I wil...Read More

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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2015 | neutral

Red self.

V
Andover, CT | July 2012 | negative

Not reliably double and the color doesn't hold up that well in the sun - a fairly common problem with reds. There are other double reds ...Read More

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