<i>Hemerocallis</i> 'Early Bird Cardinal' | Early Bird Cardinal Daylily
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Early Bird Cardinal' is an early-blooming daylily celebrated for its graceful, cardinal-red flowers with a subtle gold throat. It produces large, trumpet-shaped blooms with ruffled edges that create a vivid and dramatic display in the garden. The flowers begin appearing in early summer, extending the daylily blooming season with their vibrant color.
Originating from hybridization efforts in the United States, 'Early Bird Cardinal' was bred for its early bloom time and eye-catching color. This cultivar is a popular choice for garden borders and containers, where its bold red blooms can add a splash of vibrant color and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Early Bird Cardinal' is an early-blooming daylily celebrated for its graceful, cardinal-red flowers with a subtle gold throat. It produces large, trumpet-shaped blooms with ruffled edges that create a vivid and dramatic display in the garden. The flowers begin appearing in early summer, extending the daylily blooming season with their vibrant color.
Originating from hybridization efforts in the United States, 'Early Bird Cardinal' was bred for its early bloom time and eye-catching color. This cultivar is a popular choice for garden borders and containers, where its bold red blooms can add a splash of vibrant color and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Early Bird Cardinal' is an early-blooming daylily celebrated for its graceful, cardinal-red flowers with a subtle gold throat. It produces large, trumpet-shaped blooms with ruffled edges that create a vivid and dramatic display in the garden. The flowers begin appearing in early summer, extending the daylily blooming season with their vibrant color.
Originating from hybridization efforts in the United States, 'Early Bird Cardinal' was bred for its early bloom time and eye-catching color. This cultivar is a popular choice for garden borders and containers, where its bold red blooms can add a splash of vibrant color and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Deep red
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; requires occasional deadheading and dividing every few years
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
