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Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' - 2 Gallon Pot
$15.95
Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' is a tall daylily celebrated for its lemon yellow, trumpet shaped blooms and graceful fragrance. Its height and luminous flowers make it a standout in perennial borders.
Height & Spread: 36 - 40 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Adapts to various soil types; prefers well drained, fertile soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; tolerates brief drought once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This cultivar is a long established hybrid developed from Asian daylily species and widely grown in temperate ornamental landscapes.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies such as Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and Monarchs with its open form and midsummer nectar.
Bees
- Frequently visited by native bumblebees, sweat bees, and honeybees gathering pollen from the exposed stamens.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally attracts Ruby Throated Hummingbirds that explore the trumpet shaped blooms for nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow foliage to mature fully and flower spikes to rise without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for back borders, mixed perennial plantings, or massed as a bright vertical accent in cottage style beds.
Companion Plants
- Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox) - Tall, full flower heads add soft volume and fragrant color to balance daylily structure.
- Rudbeckia fulgida (Black Eyed Susan) - Shares sunny color tones and blooms alongside 'Hyperion' for vibrant summer impact.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Airy silver foliage and lavender blue spires contrast the bold form of daylilies.
- Eryngium planum (Sea Holly) - Unique texture and metallic blue blooms add sharp contrast and support pollinators.
- Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow) - Flat flower heads and ferny foliage provide a soft counterpoint to upright daylilies.