Daylily 'Daring Dilemma'

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
Pale Pink
Lavender
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
Regional

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

Grady, Alabama

San Bernardino, California

Ewing, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Westminster, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Maryville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Sandown, New Hampshire

Millville, New Jersey

Niagara Falls, New York

Morehead City, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Powell, Ohio

West Newton, Pennsylvania

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Vidor, Texas

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | June 2013 | positive

Daring Dilemma is an idiot proof plant. It's certainly a workhorse in the garden... it just blooms like crazy and doesn't quit in the in...Read More

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Powell, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2007 | positive

This flower is gorgeous in a clump. Originally added this plant to our garden 12 years ago; now have 7 clumps. Last year, over 30 bloom...Read More

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Harwinton, CT | October 2003 | neutral

A nice sturdy plant that divides well, and also flowers well, but I'm not impressed with the flower. It's OK, but not the award winner I ...Read More

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

5" blooms, 24" scape,Salter 1992

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