hemerocallis 'rosy returns' (daylilly) chartreuse

hemerocallis 'rosy returns' (daylilly) chartreusefragrant rose pink blend with a rose purple band above a yellow throat re bloomer sword like leaves arranged in pairs and grow at the base of the plant bloom time: june the name "hemerocallis" is derived from the greek words for "day" and "beautiful", referring to the individual flowers lasting for about 24 hours both the flower buds and open flowers of the daylily are edible, with the petals and sepals frequently used for colour contrast in salads

bloom time mid-june to early august

bloom time: june to october

bloom time: early to late fall

moist soil although it can be grown in sunnier locations if the roots are kept cool and have adequate water

Regular deadheading is recommended to improve appearance

non-clumping form it spreads by long

neither the flowers nor the fruit is ornamentally significant

mauve-lilac

any pruning should be done soon after blooming

oval to lance-shaped leaflets

rhizomatous perennial with upright

taller plants may require staking