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Rocket City Daylily

Hemerocallis hybrid 'Rocket City'

Daylilies are prized for their ease of growing, heat and drought tolerance, and their stunning blossoms. Rocket City is bright orange in color with a lighter stripe down the center of each petal.

Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
4a - 9b

mature dimensions

30-36″ high x 20-24″ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b
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More About Rocket City Daylily

Bloom/Feature

Bright orange blooms with a lighter stripe down the center of each petal; blooms in summer

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -30°F to -40°F

Key Features

Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerance, Dwarf, Heat Tolerance, Returns Year After Year, Spreading Habit

Flowering Season

Summer

Uses

Border, Container, Cut Flowers, Groundcover

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Remove dead leaves during growing season

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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