Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Southwest Garden Plants like an 8" long purple-tipped

like an 8" long purple-tipped spear (must not be shown to kids under 18

None need the long hot dry spell that some species native to the southwest US and Mexico are subjected to in their native habitat

since we imported it from South Africa in 1995

it looks like the last home paint job I got when I took the lowest bid

or rocky soils

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Southwest Garden Plants like an 8" long purple-tippedUnfortunately, the newer "flower show" hybrid daylilies have gone far from their origin. This native Chinese species is truly one of my garden favorites. In July, the clump of Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus by our deck puts out 3 4' bloom scapes topped with dozens of very fragrant, narrow petaled, lemony yellow flowers that's right fragrant! The hummingbird acclaimed flowers open in early evening and close early the following morning, making them