Daylilly
Hemerocallis altissima
Asphodelaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
China
Location
Groundcover Collection, North Walk
Source of plant
We-Du Nurseries
Description
Plants to 6' in height; roots coarsely fibrous, a few enlarged. Leaves to about 5' long and 1 1/8" wide. Flowers nocturnal, fragrant, pale yellow, 4" long and 4" across, perianth tube to 1 1/2" long; summer andautumn blooming.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
fragrance, growth habit