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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Hemerocallis 'Spider to the Fly'

Spider to the Fly Daylily

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Midsummer

Find this plant

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.