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Daylily 'Paper Butterfly'

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

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Coral/Apricot

Lavender

Flower Fragrance

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

By dividing the rootball

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

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:

Waterbury, Connecticut

Cornelia, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Williamsville, Illinois

South Bend, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Falmouth, Maine

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Fairfax, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Sandown, New Hampshire

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Freedom, Pennsylvania

Lexington, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Kingsport, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Falls Church, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

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tmm313

Cornelia, GA (Zone 7b) | June 2009 | positive

Last year I wasn't overly impressed. But.... this year it came up with a vengeance and a point to prove. It has been spectacular!! I've n...Read More

lilyq

Fairfax, MN | June 2008 | neutral

bought this plant because of the picture in pot...cream color with purple eye. Was disappointed when it was orange with purple eye...sho...Read More

pigeon1943

Harwinton, CT | October 2003 | neutral

Not impressed. I believe over rated -a good hardy plant, but unimpressive flower, to me anyway. I see it as a weak color, like a dying, f...Read More

yogaman

Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2003 | positive

1987 - Don C. Stevens Award, Best Eyed Cultivar
1998 - Lenington All-American Award
Parentage:[(Seedling X Chicago Two Bits...Read More

mystic

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

Has 6" peach blooms with a violet eye, 24" scapes.

carolann

Auburn, NH | July 2002 | positive

A++++++++++++++++ This hybrid has incredible form! Always anxious for her first blooms, but they come in mid summer here in the north.

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