Daylily 'Black Eyed Susan'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Foliage
No fragrance
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Midseason (M)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Dormant (dor.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Eyezone
Degree to which the appearance is present
Honorable Mention
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Loveland, Colorado

Norwich, Connecticut

Trenton, Florida

Ewing, Kentucky

Coushatta, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

South Berwick, Maine

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Revere, Massachusetts

Gladwin, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Ravenna, Ohio

Linden, Virginia

Penhook, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Bothell, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Bothell, WA | June 2011 | positive

This plant blooms its heart out in my front yard where it gets full sun till about 5 in the evening. In 6 years, it has yet to disappoint...Read More

S
Excelsior, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | positive

This one is one of my most consistant rebloomers here in my zone 4 garden. It is one of the first to bloom and one of the last to still b...Read More

C
Auburn, NH | November 2003 | neutral

Stevens - 5.5" bright yellow bloom with red/purple eye, mid-season bloom, 26" scapes, dormant, tet

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | July 2003 | positive

Last year was the first year for me with this one. I liked it then but really love it this year it's been a good bloomer. The color has m...Read More

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Figure-Eight Sallow moth
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Arctic Redpoll
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