Purple Pauper daylily

Hemerocallis 'Purple Pauper'

PerennialAsphodelaceae

Purple Pauper daylily
Rabbit-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tallup to 18 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer

Garden uses

BorderPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Purple Pauper' daylily (Hemerocallis 'Purple Pauper') 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. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and blooms in spring and summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the fragrant flowers. Rabbits rarely make it their first choice.

Pairs well with Nodding onion, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Knapweed.