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Daylily 'Chicago Blackout'

Hemerocallis

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Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
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Height

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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements
Dark Purple/Black
Flower Fragrance

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Flower Size

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Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
Blooming Habit

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Carlisle, Kentucky

Pekin, North Dakota

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Kalama, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

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Madwoman
Dandridge, TN | November 2003 | positive

I got this plant as a division from a friend who grows special daylilies. It took the division in the middle of late summer very well and...Read More

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