Daylily 'Kindly Light'

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 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
Green
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)
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)
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:

San Jose, California

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Solsberry, Indiana

Rockland, Maine

Brown City, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Schenectady, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Defiance, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

North Augusta, South Carolina

Montgomery, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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O
O
| June 2010 | positive

Honorable Mention, 1955

T
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.

M
Ravenna, OH | April 2010 | positive

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

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

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

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

28" scapes, Green/yellow spider.

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