Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Veins of Truth'
Veins of Truth Daylily
- Family
- Xanthorrhoeaceae
- Height
- 24 to 30 inches
- Width
- 24 to 30 inches
- Flower color
- Dark rose and yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; occasional deadheading needed
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Veins of Truth' is a delightful daylily known for its captivating rose and yellow flowers, which feature alternating petals in a lighter yellow-cream color. Each bloom is adorned with a prominent cream-colored midrib on the darker petals, creating a vivid contrast. Adding to the flower's visual intrigue are the intricate dark veining patterns that run through the petals, enhancing its depth and texture. The vibrant yellow throat further complements the flower's overall appearance, making it a standout in any garden.
Blooming in mid to late summer, 'Veins of Truth' offers a prolonged display of color, with each flower lasting just one day but producing numerous blooms over several weeks. It is well-suited for borders, perennial beds, and other garden settings where an elegant and visually interesting floral display is desired.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. 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.
