Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' ~ Purple de Oro Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' ~ Purple de Oro DaylilyPurple de Oro Daylily is a long blooming evergreen perennial with straplike deep green foliage that remains evergreen in milder climates. The miniature ruffled plum purple flowers bloom with deep veining and golden throats bloom freely in summer and can rebloom continuously into fall if deadheaded immediately after flowering. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in deep and rich well drained soils. Drought and salt tolerant once

Purple de Oro Daylily is a long-blooming evergreen perennial with straplike deep green foliage that remains evergreen in milder climates.  The miniature ruffled plum purple flowers bloom with deep veining and golden throats bloom freely in summer and can rebloom continuously into fall if deadheaded immediately after flowering.  The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators.  Best bloom in deep and rich well-drained soils.  Drought and salt tolerant once established.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:   Low maintenance.  Relatively pest free, but watch for mites, aphids, and thrips.  Daylily Rust can be problematic in some areas.  Divide every 3-4 years in fall or spring.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Coastal Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Shasta Daisy, Cranesbill, Echinacea

IMAGES:  Salicyna, Hemerocallis Purple De Oro 2020-07-30 8466, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Salicyna, Hemerocallis Purple De Oro 2020-07-30 8465, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Mary Ellen St. John, Hemerocallis Daylilies, Purple

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.