If I Were a Shepherd daylily
Hemerocallis 'If I Were a Shepherd'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall2 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Creamy pink-yellow with pale green throat
Garden uses
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Notes
'If I Were a Shepherd' daylily (Hemerocallis 'If I Were a Shepherd') is a perennial for borders 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 average soil. The creamy pink-yellow blooms have a pale green throat and a sweet scent. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Fire and Ice hosta, Foxtail barley, and Cheerfulness daffodil.