Growing guide · Perennials

Hemerocallis

How to grow Daylily 'Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu'.

Deep purple. Not actually a vampire.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
24–26 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide
Spacing
18–24 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Ruffled deep purple daylily flower with a yellow-green throat

Light

Full sun for the most flowers; afternoon shade is fine in hot areas.

Water

Water to establish. After that it handles dry spells, but blooms better with regular water.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or early fall with the crown about 1 in. below the soil.

Feeding

Light balanced fertilizer in spring.

Pruning

Remove spent scapes after flowering. Clean up foliage after frost.

Through the year

Leaves in spring. Blooms in July. Divide every 3–5 years when crowded.

If something's off

Deer browse daylilies. Daylilies are highly toxic to cats; keep them out of reach.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: A dramatic dark daylily that does not wash out in the sun.

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