This summer blooming perennial has strap-like leaves and large orange flowers. Because it naturalizes easily, this daylily can be commonly seen in roadside ditches and marking the sites of old outhouses.
Latin Name
Hemerocallis fulva
Family
Asphodelaceae
Also Known As
Ditch Lily Tawny Daylily Outhouse Lily
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
July - August
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
China or Japan
History
Lady Jean Skipwith planted tiger lilies in her Virginia garden in 1793.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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