A favorite flowering perennial prized for its compact clumps of slender, green, grass-like leaves that are highlighted by charming, deep lavender-purple flowers on tall stems. Plant en masse for a stunning early summer show. An excellent choice to enhance border fronts and containers. Semi-evergreen in mild winter areas.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer, Early Summer |
Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
18"-24" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
Tolerance |
Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette' (Daylily) | Daylily 'Little Grapette', Day Lily 'Little Grapette', 'Little Grapette' Daylily, Early Season Daylilies || A favorite flowering perennial prized for its compact clumps of slender, green, grass-like leaves that are highlighted by charming, deep lavender-purple flowers on tall stems. Plant en masse for a stunning early summer show. An excellent choice to enhance border fronts and containers. Semi-evergreen in mild winter areas.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Early Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy,
Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens