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Daylily 'Hot Chocolate'

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
Slaughter
Registered or introduced
1956
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Midseason (M)
Reblooming (Re)
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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
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

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Flower Type

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Blooming Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Foliage Habit
Evergreen (ev.)
Ploidy
Diploid
Color Patterns
Self
Awards (if applicable)

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color

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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:

Hulbert, Oklahoma

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2009 | positive

SLAUGHTER 1956, 30", 5', Dip, Ev, Mid, Re

Sometimes sold as 'Sweet Hot Chocolate'.

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