Daylily 'El Desperado'

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)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Pale Yellow
Medium Purple
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:

Trenton, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Coatesville, Indiana

Logansport, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Lancaster, Kentucky

Trout, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Edgewater, Maryland

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Norton, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Florence, Mississippi

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Piedmont, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Schroon Lake, New York

Southold, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina(2 reports)

Pekin, North Dakota

Chandlersville, Ohio

Lynchburg, Ohio

Uniontown, Ohio

Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Freedom, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Kingsport, Tennessee

Toone, Tennessee

League City, Texas

Lindale, Texas

Linden, Virginia

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

Kalama, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Cut Bank, MT (Zone 3a) | August 2009 | positive

Bought from an unreliable source years back and it died 2nd year. Bought again last year from a better one and this year it bloomed with...Read More

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Very hardy in my zone but not a Late season bloomer here. Panda Bear is much later in blooming season as is Blackberry Candy. I have it i...Read More

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

Fabulous color with wonderful habits in zone 4.

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