Hemerocallis 'Spider to the Fly' | Spider to the Fly Daylily
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Spider to the Fly' is a distinctive daylily with dramatic, spidery petals that stretch out in elongated form, creating a unique silhouette. The petals showcase a rich, burgundy-red color with a vibrant yellow-green throat, adding depth and contrast to each bloom. Bred for its standout shape and color, 'Spider to the Fly' has become a favored choice among daylily enthusiasts who appreciate its elegant yet bold form.
Blooming from mid to late summer, this daylily’s blooms add an exotic flair to garden borders and perennial beds. Its unique petal structure sets it apart from more traditional daylily forms, making it a perfect choice for focal points or mixed plantings where unusual textures are valued. With its dramatic presence and unusual petal shape, 'Spider to the Fly' brings a distinctive beauty to the summer garden.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Spider to the Fly' is a distinctive daylily with dramatic, spidery petals that stretch out in elongated form, creating a unique silhouette. The petals showcase a rich, burgundy-red color with a vibrant yellow-green throat, adding depth and contrast to each bloom. Bred for its standout shape and color, 'Spider to the Fly' has become a favored choice among daylily enthusiasts who appreciate its elegant yet bold form.
Blooming from mid to late summer, this daylily’s blooms add an exotic flair to garden borders and perennial beds. Its unique petal structure sets it apart from more traditional daylily forms, making it a perfect choice for focal points or mixed plantings where unusual textures are valued. With its dramatic presence and unusual petal shape, 'Spider to the Fly' brings a distinctive beauty to the summer garden.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Spider to the Fly' is a distinctive daylily with dramatic, spidery petals that stretch out in elongated form, creating a unique silhouette. The petals showcase a rich, burgundy-red color with a vibrant yellow-green throat, adding depth and contrast to each bloom. Bred for its standout shape and color, 'Spider to the Fly' has become a favored choice among daylily enthusiasts who appreciate its elegant yet bold form.
Blooming from mid to late summer, this daylily’s blooms add an exotic flair to garden borders and perennial beds. Its unique petal structure sets it apart from more traditional daylily forms, making it a perfect choice for focal points or mixed plantings where unusual textures are valued. With its dramatic presence and unusual petal shape, 'Spider to the Fly' brings a distinctive beauty to the summer garden.
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Family: Asphodelaceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Green, with arching, narrow leaves
Flower color: Rich, deep yellow with slender, spider-like petals
Bloom time: Midsummer
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 pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
