Hemerocallis altissima - Purple Mountain Day Lily
Botanical name       : Hemerocallis altissimaÂ
Common name          : Purple Mountain Day Lily, The Tsu-kin-shan Day Lily, Day LilyÂ
Colour               : Soft yellowÂ
Flowering time       : July - AugustÂ
Full grown height    : ± 170 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -29°C  (USDA Zone 5)Â
Spacing              : ± 50 cm (± 4 per m²)Â
Details              : -Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Day Lily (Hemerocallis):Day Lily (Hemerocallis) is a half winter green perennial with striking flowers in many colours. The flowers of Day Lily are edible and look nice in salads. The flowers only bloom for a single day, but there are many buds on the stem which ensures flowers for weeks on end. Day Lily is a good plant for in the border, as a solitary plant or in groups. The small flowering species are also good in a prairie garden. Good partners for Day Lily are Phlox (Phlox), Larkspur (Delphinium), Cranesbill (Geranium), Beebalm (Monarda) and tall ornamental grasses. Day Lily is a plant for in the half shade or sun in good garden soil which does not dry out. Some fertiliser in spring does the plant good. The last few years has seen a lot of new varieties of Day Lily come to market, especially from America. These include some beautiful new additions but also some which it seems will not be long lived.Purple Mountain Day Lily - Hemerocallis altissima
