Daylily 'Benchmark'

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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Lavender
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
Regional

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

Ewing, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Sandown, New Hampshire

Cary, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Falls Church, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Bristol, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Falls Church, VA (Zone 7a) | January 2008 | positive

"Benchmark" is another oldie but goodie given to me at the beginning of my daylily obsession by my good friend. It's an impressively vig...Read More

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

6" blooms, 30" scape,Munson 1980

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Hilliard, OH | January 2003 | positive

It was really the benchmark for lavenders for a long time. It is an oldie, but still a goodie.

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