Sir Francis Drake daylily
Hemerocallis 'Sir Francis Drake'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow with red eye and green throat
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Notes
'Sir Francis Drake' daylily (Hemerocallis 'Sir Francis Drake') 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 fragrant yellow flowers have a red eye and a green throat, and they attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It sits low on the menu for rabbits. Plants are drought tolerant and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan, Picture peony, and Carlton daffodil.