Hemerocallis 'Ruby Throat' (Ruby Throat Daylily)


Botanical Information

FamilyXanthorrhoeaceae
GenusHemerocallis
Cultivar'Ruby Throat'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-39 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 25
Height45 - 60 cm
Spread38 - 60 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and arching.
LandscapeRock gardens and container planting.
PropagationDivision in spring.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Rabbit resistant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionStems are upright and strong. The leaves are strap-like and come to a point.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are 11 cm in diameter.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves and stems are green. The flowers are dark red with a yellow throat.

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