Hemerocallis 'King of the Ages'
If you're looking for a daylily that brings height to the garden, this is a top choice! In addition to tall scapes, 'King of the Ages' boasts incredible size with 6½" flowers. The petals are a unique blend of butter-yellow, peach, and apricot (officially, a "polychrome"). With its burgundy red eye and matching red picotee edge, this will definitely fill you with awe.
Award: American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention 2010
Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone).
Characteristics (Compared to Other Daylilies)
- Midseason Bloomer, blooming in July.
- Rebloomer, producing a second set of flowers.
- Fragrant flowers.
- Semi-Evergreen foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes, twice as many as Diploids. Tetraploids tend to be bigger, stronger plants.
Height:
38.0-38.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Yellow ShadesPink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water NeedsAverage Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil QualityAverage Soil QualityFertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts ButterfliesAttracts HummingbirdsBee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium