Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut'
Mighty Chestnut Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Dark orange with a burgundy halo and yellow-orange 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 'Mighty Chestnut' offers rich, earthy tones with its deep chestnut-orange petals accented by a deep burgundy halo and a subtle yellow-orange throat. This warm combination of hues makes it an ideal choice for adding depth and color to summer garden displays, particularly as its blossoms open wide, creating a captivating, layered appearance.
Blooming in mid to late summer, 'Mighty Chestnut' brings robust, autumn-inspired color to the landscape, blending well with both pastel and vibrant perennial companions. Its uniquely warm palette adds a sense of richness to mixed beds and borders, while its sturdy blossoms and rich coloring provide a vivid focal point in garden plantings.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines
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.
