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Daylily 'Karen Sue'

Hemerocallis

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Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)

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Synonym

Hybridized

Roberts

Registered or introduced

1975

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Midseason (M)

Other Details

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Flower Size

Large (more than 4.5" diameter)

Flower Type

Single

Blooming Habit

Diurnal (diu.)

Foliage Habit

Dormant (dor.)

Ploidy

Diploid

Color Patterns

Bicolor

Awards (if applicable)

Honorable Mention

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Solsberry, Indiana

Durham, Maine

Falmouth, Maine

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Fairfax, Minnesota

Morgan, Minnesota

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Auburn, New Hampshire

Endicott, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina(2 reports)

Ravenna, Ohio

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MollyJane

Ravenna, OH | April 2010 | positive

A favorite front of the border plant in warm colored gardens Plant about 20"; with 5 inch blooms of coral and cream.

Mainer

Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2007 | positive

One of my favorites for years.

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