Hemerocallis 'Red Spider'
Red Spider Daylily
Description
This strap-leafed perennial is enjoyed for it enduring flowers and hearty constitution. It has dark green leaves that protrude from the base and lovely lily-like flowers that burst forward from long stems. The flower is red color with yellow-green throats.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces, Medicinal
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.