Daylily 'American Revolution'

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
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Foliage
No fragrance
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Dark Purple/Black
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
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Midseason (M)
Reblooming (Re)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Nocturnal (noc.)
Growth Rate
Dormant (dor.)
Leaf Shape
Diploid
Leaf Appearance
Self
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Trenton, Florida

Goshen, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Lebanon, Maine

Skowhegan, Maine

Scottville, Michigan

Fairfax, Minnesota

Madison, Mississippi

Kansas City, Missouri

Lincoln, Nebraska

Martell, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

East Islip, New York

Morehead City, North Carolina

Taylorsville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Greenwich, Ohio

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Falls Church, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Bristol, Wisconsin

Holmen, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | positive

One of my favorites, it holds it dark color all day, after watering, and further, very little fading. This pic was taken at 6pm on a 97 degrees day.

A
Saskatoon, SK (Zone 2b) | May 2011 | positive

Purchased in 2006 but didn't bloom for 2 seasons - it was worth the wait. Beautiful deep purple, almost black, flowers. They do fade in ...Read More

S
Virginia Beach, VA (Zone 7a) | July 2005 | positive

Beautiful ldaylily. Though the color of the Amer. Rev. that's planted in part-shade holds its color better, brighter than the one plante...Read More

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | July 2004 | positive

Love this lily! It is so dark and rich, and blooming is prolific.

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

5.5" blooms, 28" scapes,Wild 1972

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