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daylily 'Colonel Mustard'

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An herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 51cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like, green leaves and orange-mustard-yellow flowers that have a fringed and toothed edge to 14cm across in summer. The flowers remain open for longer than 16 hours

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Colonel Mustard' (Hemerocallis 'Colonel Mustard')
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of daylily 'Colonel Mustard'

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Quick identification of daylily 'Colonel Mustard'

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daylily 'Colonel Mustard' care guide

Moderate consistent watering, tolerate brief dry heat intervals
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate consistent watering, tolerate brief dry heat intervals

Fertilizing

Daylily balanced feed monthly spring until late blooming phase

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See hemerocallis cultivation or daylily cultivation.

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