Hemerocallis 'Kindly Light' (Kindly Light Daylily)


Botanical Information

FamilyXanthorrhoeaceae
GenusHemerocallis
Cultivar'Kindly Light'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 - 90 cm
Spread30 - 90 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, drooping and spreading.
LandscapeBeds, border, hedge, cottage, meadow gardens and container planting.
PropagationDivision in spring.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade in medium, well-drained soil.
PestsAphids, trips, slugs and snails. Rust is possible.
Notable SpecimensThe University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are long, thin and come to a point.
Flower DescriptionLarge, spider-like flowers with no fragrance. This cultivars bloom opens from early morning until late evening, for 16 hours. The flowers appear to be drooping.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are a bright yellow.

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