Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Spider to the Fly'
Spider to the Fly Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Rich, deep yellow with slender, spider-like petals
- Foliage color
- Green, with arching, narrow leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- 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 pollinators
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes
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.
