Daylily - Night Embers
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, heat-tolerant summer color.
These deep, ruffled blooms offer the kind of high-impact drama usually reserved for high-maintenance perennials. While you sacrifice the subtle variety of a mixed garden bed for this singular, bold aesthetic, you gain a drought-tolerant workhorse that keeps your landscape vibrant all summer with almost zero effort.
$18.89
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, dramatic textures for their flower beds
- Homeowners wanting long-lasting color throughout the summer and fall
- Busy gardeners needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in consistently rainy or high-humidity climates
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding regular digging and plant maintenance
- Pest-averse growers looking for completely trouble-free plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Large, ruffled double blooms create a dramatic, high-contrast focal point.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal attention once established, perfect for low-stress gardening.
Environmental Resilience
Exceptional heat and drought tolerance ensures survival in challenging summer conditions.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms act as a reliable magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Bloom Duration
Excellent reblooming capability extends the color show throughout the entire summer.
Planting Versatility
Adaptable root system thrives equally well in containers, beds, or borders.
Key Specs
Includes
3 Daylily Roots
Planting Depth
Crown 1/2" below soil line
Recommended Spacing
18-24 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-9
Water Requirement
Moderate to Low
Life Cycle
Perennial
Fragrance Level
Mild Fragrance
Pollinator Attractor
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained
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