1 / 3Key characteristics
- Family
- Xanthorrhoeaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Pale grayish-lavender with a darker eye
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; occasional watering and deadheading needed
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies
Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Grey Witch'
Grey Witch Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Grey Witch' is a distinctive daylily known for its unique, soft grayish-lavender flowers. The blooms feature a pale, almost ethereal coloration with subtle hints of violet, giving them a ghostly, otherworldly appearance. Each flower has a delicate, ruffled edge and a light green throat that adds a touch of contrast to the pale petals. The overall effect is both elegant and intriguing, making it a standout choice for adding a touch of subtle sophistication to garden spaces.
Works well in
- Borders
- Cottage Gardens
- Pollinator Gardens
- Containers
Companion plants
Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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