Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Aabachee'
Aabachee Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 24 to 36 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Bright coral-red with a golden-yellow throat
- Foliage color
- Green, strap-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent flowers, divide every few years
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Aabachee' is an eye-catching daylily cultivar with large, vibrant coral-red flowers that make a bold statement in the garden. A subtle, golden-yellow throat contrasts beautifully with the warm hue of the petals, drawing attention to the center of each flower. Blooming in mid-summer, the blossoms are trumpet-shaped and open fully during the day, giving the plant its common name, daylily.
Originating from hybridization efforts, 'Aabachee' was developed to enhance both beauty and hardiness. It is well-suited to a variety of garden settings, from borders to mass plantings, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. The daylily's adaptable nature and vibrant flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add low-maintenance color to their landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
