Bertie Ferris daylily

Hemerocallis 'Bertie Ferris'

PerennialXanthorrhoeaceae

Bertie Ferris daylily
Rabbit-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerGround coverLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Bertie Ferris' daylily (Hemerocallis 'Bertie Ferris') is a perennial for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, loamy, clay, or chalky soil. It sits low on the menu for rabbits. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the fragrant blooms. It also tolerates drought and salt.

Pairs well with Fragrant Angel coneflower, Lady's mantle, and Elijah Blue blue fescue.