Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu Daylily
Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu Daylily
|
Botanic Name: Hemerocallis 'Nosferatu'
Description: Large, shimmering purple blooms with chartreuse-yellow centers in mid-summer; semi-evergreen tetraploid; a spectacular color accent to the garden or border
Landscaping Attributes
Landscaping Attributes
Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu Daylily is an herbaceous perennial with a shapely form and gracefully arching foliage. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu Daylily is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Mass Planting, General Garden Use, Groundcover
Ornamental Features
Ornamental Features
Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu Daylily features bold fragrant purple trumpet-shaped flowers with crimson overtones and chartreuse throats at the ends of the stems in mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting & Growing Tips
Planting & Growing Tips
Rainbow Rhythm® Nosferatu Daylily will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 7 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
More Info...
More Info...
Hardiness Zone: 3
Sunlight: Full Sun To Partial Shade
Height: 26 inches
Spread: 24 inches
Photo Credits: NetPS Plant Finder