daylily 'Killer'

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An upright, clump-forming perennial to 70cm high, with semi-evergreen, strap-shaped foliage. Large, triangular flowers to 15cm across are borne in summer on branching stems, with deep violet purple, recurved petals with lightly frilly edges, a black eye zone and lime green throats

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Killer' (Hemerocallis 'Killer')
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of daylily 'Killer'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of daylily 'Killer'

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daylily 'Killer' care guide

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering season
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering season

Fertilizing

Daylily feed every two to four weeks through warm blooming months

Pruning

Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or autumn, at least six weeks before the first frost. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour. Propagate from seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring; cultivars will not come true from seed

Growing

Grow in fertile, well drained soil, in areas that will not dry out in summer. Prefers full sun, flowering is likely to be reduced in shadier situations. Water freely from spring to summer. See Hemerocallis cultivation for details.

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust diseases. In climates with alternating winter frosts and thaws, bacterial leaf and stem rot (spring sickness) may be a problem; in areas with high temperatures and high humidity, crown rot may cause damage