Daylily 'Buttered Popcorn'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Foliage
Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Bright Yellow
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Late Midseason (MLa)
Reblooming (Re)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Dormant (dor.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Self
Degree to which the appearance is present
Award of Merit (or runner-up)
Honorable Mention
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Gaylesville, Alabama

De Queen, Arkansas

Chicago, Illinois

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Auburn, New Hampshire

Morehead City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Newport, Rhode Island

Seabrook, South Carolina

Toone, Tennessee

Harker Heights, Texas

Plains, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Peterstown, West Virginia

Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2015 | neutral

Butter yellow self.
((Mary Todd × (Ann Russell × Elfin)) × ((Ann Russell × Elfin) × sdlg))

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N
nwh
Chicago, IL | October 2009 | positive

I have this one in a dry shady area under large trees, and it blooms well, the flowers are huge and bright, with thick substance. Blooms...Read More

2
2
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | July 2007 | positive

This daylily doesn't seem to care where it's planted. I have some in full sun and some in almost total (but high) shade. It's one of th...Read More

M
M
Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2004 | neutral

Benzinger,1971

M
Richmond, VA (Zone 7a) | July 2003 | positive

This is truly a great plant! I have grown it for 5 seasons, it has preformed well in both sun and partial shade. The reblooms are reliable and heavy

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