'Allegiance' Daylily, Perennial Of The Day

Hemerocallis x 'Allegiance' Daylily

Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 10A
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Average
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Summer


Environment
This plant tolerates drought. This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy. The pH preference is a neutral soil. 

Leaf Color Green
Fall Color No change in fall color

This plant has attractive foliage.
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Culture Notes
Plants are best placed in a location that receives morning full sun but some shade from the afternoon sun. Many cultivars also tolerate full sun, especially in the northern part of their hardiness range. Heavy shade produces lots of foliage but few flowers.
This plant tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but most enjoy a soil with ample organic matter. Before planting, be sure to loosen the soil in as large an area as possible. They tolerate some drought but perform best with irrigation in dry weather.
Plant about 18 inches apart and do not place too deep. The white part of the foliage should be just at the soil line. Add about 2 inches of mulch to help preserve soil moisture. A slow release fertilizer can be incorporated into the planting holes to help plants regain vigor quickly. Apply about 2 fertilizations yearly during the growing season to maintain vigor. Do not apply too much nitrogen as this can encourage lots of foliage growth with few flowers.
Many daylilies loose vigor and flower poorly 3 to 4 years after planting if they become too crowded. Divide the clumps in early spring or at least one month before frost in the fall. Do not expect flowering to be spectacular the first season after dividing.

Pests, Diseases and Damaging Agents Aphids are the biggest potential problem but are usually not terribly serious.

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