Persian Ruby Daylily

An easily recognizable daylily that's a must-have for your garden! Massive, deep purplish red, spoon-shaped flowers are nearly 8" across. The large green throat is a nice contrast to the dark petals. Compared to the popular 'Ruby Spider', flowers are more purple in color. 'Persian Ruby' demands attention when it explodes with flowers in midsummer thanks to its high bud count. 3-5 fan divisions. Botanical name: Hemerocallis 'Persian Ruby'Form: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Flower Color: Red, yellow throatFoliage Type: Long, flat grass-shaped blades that grow in clumps from the crown of the plant, at the soil line.Bloom time: June-FallHeight: 20 inchesSpread: Clumps quickly spread to fill in large areas, so give plenty of space. Clumps can be divided into new plants.Light Requirements: Full sunPlant depth: one inch of soil over the root crown. See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Tips and Growing Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library for more growing tips.Day