Daylily 'Smoky Mountain Autumn'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
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

Waterbury, Connecticut

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Seymour, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Brown City, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Grand Marais, Michigan

Clinton, Mississippi

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Auburn, New Hampshire

Fulton, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Colmesneil, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Falls Church, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Racine, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Grand Marais, MI | August 2011 | positive

This outstanding daylily grows well in our Zone 4 sandy soil. Extremely beautiful, fragrant flowers have a bit of ruffle, yet retain gra...Read More

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

Survived the Maine winter in the sheltered section after being planted in Sept which is frost time around here. Bloomed early mid season ...Read More

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Falls Church, VA (Zone 7a) | January 2008 | positive

After many years of wanting "Smoky Mountain Autumn", I got it at the end of summer in 2006. It bloomed in 2007. The flower shape varie...Read More

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White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | November 2006 | positive

I love this one. Starts out the day with a pinker tone and turns to a smoky peach by days end. Gorgeous.

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Pontotoc, MS (Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

beautiful mix of pinks and corals

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San Jose, CA | January 2005 | positive

Just an amazing color that really does remind one of autumn. An instant favorite.

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Greenwood, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2004 | positive

The image by Carolann, Nov. 14, 03 of Smoky Mountain Autumn appears to be the most accurate of the 6 images shown. Grows well here in Zon...Read More

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Seymour, IN | June 2004 | positive

This is a subtle beauty. One of my favorites.

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

5-6" blooms,18" scapes

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