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daylily 'Dark Monkey'

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An evergreen herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 1119cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like, green leaves, and unusual, dark red flowers with a black eye-zone and an orange-red band above a green throat to 6cm across in summer

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Dark Monkey' (Hemerocallis 'Dark Monkey')
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of daylily 'Dark Monkey'

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Quick identification of daylily 'Dark Monkey'

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daylily 'Dark Monkey' care guide

Uniform steady soil dampness, mulch to conserve underground water supply
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Uniform steady soil dampness, mulch to conserve underground water supply

Fertilizing

Daylily bloom nutrient feed every two to four weeks warm growing months

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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