Daylily, Little Grapette Daylily

Little Grapette Daylily is a compact semi-evergreen perennial with arching grass-like deep green foliage. Small grape purple flowers with distinct veining, a darker purple eye, and contrasting bright yellow throat blooms heavily throughout summer. Best bloom in deep rich well-drained soils. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Type: Perennial Height: 1' - 1.5' Spread: 1' - 1.5’ Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Relatively pest free, but watch for mites, aphids, and thrips. Daylily Rust can be problematic in some areas. Divide every 3-4 years in fall or spring. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Coastal Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Echinacea, Shasta Daisy, Cranesbill IMAGES: Photoset by F. D. Richards, Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette', 2015 (1)+(2), (2) Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette', 2017 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.