<i>Hemerocallis</i> 'Purple de Oro' | Purple de Oro Daylily
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' is a graceful daylily known for its eye-catching blooms and vibrant coloration. The flowers are a rich, deep purple with a golden-yellow throat that creates a stunning contrast. Each blossom typically features a slightly ruffled edge, adding to its decorative appeal. The petals have a velvety texture and a subtle sheen, enhancing their visual impact.
This variety blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long period of colorful interest in the garden. 'Purple de Oro' is a hybrid cultivar, combining the beauty and resilience of its parent species. It has been bred to showcase these unique color characteristics while maintaining the daylily's renowned ease of care and adaptability.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' is a graceful daylily known for its eye-catching blooms and vibrant coloration. The flowers are a rich, deep purple with a golden-yellow throat that creates a stunning contrast. Each blossom typically features a slightly ruffled edge, adding to its decorative appeal. The petals have a velvety texture and a subtle sheen, enhancing their visual impact.
This variety blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long period of colorful interest in the garden. 'Purple de Oro' is a hybrid cultivar, combining the beauty and resilience of its parent species. It has been bred to showcase these unique color characteristics while maintaining the daylily's renowned ease of care and adaptability.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' is a graceful daylily known for its eye-catching blooms and vibrant coloration. The flowers are a rich, deep purple with a golden-yellow throat that creates a stunning contrast. Each blossom typically features a slightly ruffled edge, adding to its decorative appeal. The petals have a velvety texture and a subtle sheen, enhancing their visual impact.
This variety blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long period of colorful interest in the garden. 'Purple de Oro' is a hybrid cultivar, combining the beauty and resilience of its parent species. It has been bred to showcase these unique color characteristics while maintaining the daylily's renowned ease of care and adaptability.
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Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Rich purple with a yellow throat
Bloom time: 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 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
