Daylily 'Pardon Me'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Red
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Huntsville, Alabama

Meridianville, Alabama

Wedowee, Alabama

Wetumpka, Alabama

Long Beach, California

San Jose, California

Yorba Linda, California

Norwich, Connecticut

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Seymour, Connecticut

Waterbury, Connecticut

Jacksonville, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Barnesville, Georgia

Guyton, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Meridian, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Marietta, Illinois

Moline, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Marion, Indiana

Solsberry, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana

Lane, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Calvert City, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Pleasureville, Kentucky

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Trout, Louisiana

Calais, Maine

Durham, Maine

South Berwick, Maine

South China, Maine

Baldwin, Maryland

Rising Sun, Maryland

Amesbury, Massachusetts

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Brooklyn, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Albertville, Minnesota

Andover, Minnesota

Hopkins, Minnesota

Kansas City, Missouri

Bellevue, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Greenville, New Hampshire

Sandown, New Hampshire

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Croton On Hudson, New York

Elba, New York

Kinderhook, New York

Rochester, New York

Salt Point, New York

Morehead City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Goshen, Ohio

Granville, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio

Lucasville, Ohio

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Nashport, Ohio

Oak Hill, Ohio

Perrysburg, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Sandusky, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Salem, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania

West Newton, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Newport, Rhode Island

Fort Mill, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Crossville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee(2 reports)

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Fredericksburg, Texas

League City, Texas

Montgomery, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Northfield, Vermont

Arlington, Virginia

Herndon, Virginia

Penhook, Virginia

Smithfield, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

Kalama, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Orchards, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

Woodland, Washington

Birnamwood, Wisconsin

Bristol, Wisconsin

Dallas, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Mukwonago, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
5
neutrals
0
negative
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Mukwonago, WI | June 2015 | positive

I really love these as they start flowering when the Asiatic Lilies are done. I have them growing both in direct sun as well as under my...Read More

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Marion, IN (Zone 5b) | April 2013 | positive

Planted several of these last spring (May 2012). Even though the summer was miserably hot and dry, with everyday watering the plants too...Read More

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Virginia Beach, VA (Zone 8b) | June 2010 | positive

This daylily has a deep red color. It's a smaller daylily so it sits nicely in front of taller daylilies. It has done quite well in the...Read More

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Chicago, IL | October 2009 | neutral

It has beautiful dark red flowers w/ darker streaks. The plant blooms late and goes into September after most other daylilies are finish...Read More

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Wichita, KS (Zone 6a) | June 2009 | positive

To my eyes, I see the color of this one as blood red. A really cute little thing. It's a keeper. I'm hoping it will bloom for me as it...Read More

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The Monadnock Region, NH (Zone 5a) | July 2008 | neutral

Unfortunately, this is one of the day lilies that did not survive our New Hampshire winter of 2007 - 2008. We ordered other day lilies f...Read More

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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | June 2008 | neutral

Pardon Me is registered and IS Bright Red, not Pink-Purple as posted. I did send an error report.
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Gore, VA (Zone 6b) | June 2006 | positive

In 2005, this plant had blooms every day from late May through the October. A little 10-10-10 in the spring and regular dead-heading helped.

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This is one of our most floriforous daylilies. It's always blooming and blooms in the heat very well. It's a keeper.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | neutral

Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms. ‘Pardon Me’ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use f...Read More

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Auburn, NH | November 2003 | neutral

Apps - 2.75" red bloom with yellow throat, mid-season bloom, 18" scapes, nocturnal bloomer, fragrant, dormant, rebloomer.

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

Great color and a great rebloomer.
Apps (1982)

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