Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut' | Mighty Chestnut Daylily
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut' offers rich, earthy tones with its deep chestnut-orange petals accented by a deep burgundy halo and a subtle yellow-orange throat. This warm combination of hues makes it an ideal choice for adding depth and color to summer garden displays, particularly as its blossoms open wide, creating a captivating, layered appearance.
Blooming in mid to late summer, 'Mighty Chestnut' brings robust, autumn-inspired color to the landscape, blending well with both pastel and vibrant perennial companions. Its uniquely warm palette adds a sense of richness to mixed beds and borders, while its sturdy blossoms and rich coloring provide a vivid focal point in garden plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut' offers rich, earthy tones with its deep chestnut-orange petals accented by a deep burgundy halo and a subtle yellow-orange throat. This warm combination of hues makes it an ideal choice for adding depth and color to summer garden displays, particularly as its blossoms open wide, creating a captivating, layered appearance.
Blooming in mid to late summer, 'Mighty Chestnut' brings robust, autumn-inspired color to the landscape, blending well with both pastel and vibrant perennial companions. Its uniquely warm palette adds a sense of richness to mixed beds and borders, while its sturdy blossoms and rich coloring provide a vivid focal point in garden plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut' offers rich, earthy tones with its deep chestnut-orange petals accented by a deep burgundy halo and a subtle yellow-orange throat. This warm combination of hues makes it an ideal choice for adding depth and color to summer garden displays, particularly as its blossoms open wide, creating a captivating, layered appearance.
Blooming in mid to late summer, 'Mighty Chestnut' brings robust, autumn-inspired color to the landscape, blending well with both pastel and vibrant perennial companions. Its uniquely warm palette adds a sense of richness to mixed beds and borders, while its sturdy blossoms and rich coloring provide a vivid focal point in garden plantings.
-
Family: Asphodelaceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Green, with slender, arching leaves
Flower color: Dark orange with a burgundy halo and yellow-orange throat
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent blooms and trim foliage after flowering
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
