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Daylily 'Swirling Water'

Hemerocallis

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Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)

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Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)

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Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

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

Medium Purple

White/Near White

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:

Fairfield, Illinois

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hazard, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Brown City, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Milford, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Elba, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Parkman, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

Kalama, Washington

Bristol, Wisconsin

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Franklin, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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DaylilySLP

Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | November 2014 | neutral

Purple with cream white splash and green throat.

OldPerfessor

Hazard, KY (Zone 6b) | May 2012 | positive

My first daylily. Medium sized plant with large purple blooms, creamy interior w/golden throat.

MollyJane

Ravenna, OH | April 2010 | positive

Avery dependable purple that does not fade in full sun. Very vigorous -I divided it the second year.

2zeus

(Zone 7b) | June 2008 | positive

A good performer, even when rudely ripped out in mid-season, and moved halfway across the yard - didn't even seem to notice. A favourite.

sybiltwo

Excelsior, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | positive

This one is a stunner at clump strength in my zone 4 garden.

poppysue

Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2004 | neutral

1981 James E. Marsh Award

mystic

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

6.5" blooms,22" scapes,Carpenter K 1981

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