Daylily 'First Knight'

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 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
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
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:

San Jose, California

Valdosta, Georgia

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Haviland, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Weston, West Virginia

Racine, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Cream yellow with gold edge and green throat.
(Kathleen Salter × Ida's Magic)

K
Northwest, OH (Zone 5b) | October 2014 | positive

Here it is, October 25th, in NW Ohio, Zone 5b, and my 'First Knight' is going to bloom. We've already had several frosts.

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

6" yellow flowers with a gold edge, 28" scapes.

F
Valdosta, GA | November 2002 | positive

Excellent. Large creamy yellow with nice ruffled edging.

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