Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Marquee Moon'
Marquee Moon Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Creamy white with a ruffled yellow edge and a green throat
- Foliage color
- Green, with slender, arching leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms and trim foliage after flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Marquee Moon' is a graceful daylily that features creamy white petals edged in yellow ruffles, creating a sense of elegance in each bloom. The heart of the flower displays a rich, lemony-green throat that radiates into the petals, bringing a bright contrast to the soft, creamy tones. This daylily is celebrated for its large, showy flowers and refined coloration, adding a touch of classic beauty to any garden setting.
Blooming from mid to late summer, 'Marquee Moon' delivers a burst of color that enhances mixed beds and borders. Its blend of soft and vibrant tones pairs beautifully with both cool and warm-colored plants, making it a versatile addition to the landscape. Perfect for adding depth and warmth to garden plantings, 'Marquee Moon' shines as a feature plant or in combination with other perennials.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts
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 in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
