Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd'
Gentle Shepherd Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Creamy white with a light green throat
- Foliage color
- Green, with slender, arching leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; occasional deadheading and division recommended
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd' is a refined daylily with soft, near-white blooms accented by a pale green throat, lending it an elegant, serene presence in the garden. Its flowers have a pure, almost ethereal quality, opening in midsummer and lasting well into the season, offering a calming contrast among brighter summer colors. This pale yellow hue also allows it to stand out beautifully during twilight hours, adding a subtle glow to evening landscapes.
Originating as part of an American breeding program, 'Gentle Shepherd' is valued for its hardiness and resilience in a variety of garden settings. This classic variety's consistent performance and graceful blooms make it a choice selection for gardeners seeking a soft, harmonious color addition to borders or mixed perennial beds.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
