Hemerocallis
'Ruby Throat'
Ruby Throat Daylily
Family |
Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Genus |
Hemerocallis |
Cultivar |
'Ruby Throat' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3a - 9b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-39 - (-4) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 25 |
Height |
45 - 60 cm |
Spread |
38 - 60 cm |
Landscape |
Rock gardens and container planting. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Rabbit resistant. |
Shape |
Upright and arching. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Stems are upright and strong. The leaves are strap-like and come to a point. |
Flower Description |
Flowers are 11 cm in diameter. |
Colour Description |
The leaves and stems are green. The flowers are dark red with a yellow throat. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
Division in spring. |