Gentle Shepherd Hemerocallis, Daylily 'Gentle Shepherd', Day Lily 'Gentle Shepherd', Gentle Shepherd Daylily, Early Midseason Daylilies
One of the best of the most popular white-flowering daylilies, Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’ (Daylily) is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial boasting a profusion of large, lightly ruffled, ivory flowers, 5 in. across (13 cm), adorned with a yellow-green throat. Blooming from early to mid-summer, the attractive blossoms are held neatly above its compact mound of arching, linear leaves. Each flower typically lasts no more than 24 hours (thus the common name ‘Daylily’). This early midseason diploid daylily brings an elegant presence to the garden.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Genus | Hemerocallis |
Common names | Daylily |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Genus | Hemerocallis |
Common names | Daylily |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’ (Daylily) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’ (Daylily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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