Rocket City Orange Daylily

Glowing orange daylily with burnt red eye, drought-tolerant favorite

Botanical Name- Hemerocallis Rocket City

Pronunciation- hem-eh-roh-KAL-iss

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Orange

Bloom Time- July

Companion Plants- Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (bold color contrast, sun-loving)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP25

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flowers daily; cut back foliage in fall and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flower stalks. Cut back foliage in late fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring and again mid-summer; moderate feeding need. Clay soil benefits from compost to prevent standing water.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Daylily rust, aphids