Squash Tempura daylily
Hemerocallis 'Squash Tempura'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow-orange with green throat
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Notes
'Squash Tempura' daylily (Hemerocallis 'Squash Tempura') 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. Rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Yellow-orange flowers with a green throat are fragrant. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Blonde Ambition blue grama, Empress Wu hosta, and Blush peony.