Hemerocallis 'Total Eclipse' (Total Eclipse Daylily)


Botanical Information

FamilyXanthorrhoeaceae
GenusHemerocallis
Cultivar'Total Eclipse'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height40 -60 cm
Spread40-60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThese tall stem plants produce dark flowers with yellow on the insides of the leaves near the stem.
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer after flowering.
PestsLeaf spot and russet spot are disease that may occur which will destroy the leaves of the plant. Harmful pests include slugs, flower thrips, mites and Japanese beetles.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are strap-shaped and slender.

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