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daylily 'Amethyst Tears'

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A semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 102cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like green leaves and grape-purple coloured flowers that have a green throat and cream mid-rib to 15cm across in summer. The spider-type flowers have have a twirling and drooping appearance and remain open for 16 hours or more

Scientific classification

Species: daylily 'Amethyst Tears' (Hemerocallis 'Amethyst Tears')
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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

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Quick identification of daylily 'Amethyst Tears'

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daylily 'Amethyst Tears' care guide

Regular moderate watering, slight surface dryness acceptable between soaks
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Regular moderate watering, slight surface dryness acceptable between soaks

Fertilizing

Mild daylily fertilizer every four weeks spring and summer growth

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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