Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Monterrey Jack' (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Daylily
There’s certainly nothing “cheesy” about this daylily, though the light-yellow flower color may remind you of Monterrey Jack cheese. A well-defined, raspberry red eye and lighter midribs really stand out on the glimmering diamond dusted flowers. Their broad, rounded petals open wide and flat to 5½" across, making them appear even larger. Each exquisitely ruffled flower is of perfect form and they are displayed nicely on the candelabra-branched scapes.
- This daylily is a strong grower that blooms early in the daylily season. Early Bloomer.
- Dormant foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes.
Daylilies are some of the easiest perennials to grow and are a good choice for any gardener, from the beginner to the professional. These are tough, adaptable plants that will grow in any soil, from normal to slightly wet to dry. Older varieties are able to bloom if planted in partial shade, but most of the newer introductions need full sun for best performance. Likewise, older varieties tend to spread more rapidly than the newer hybrids.
All varieties can be divided every 3-4 years by digging up the entire clump and dividing it into smaller pieces with a minimum of 3 eyes each. This can be done in either spring or fall. Plants should be deadheaded for cosmetic purposes, but in most cases this will not extend the bloom time.
American Hemerocallis Society Honorable Mention (AHS first stamp of approval) -- 2001
Height: 24.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Yellow Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low Water to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Hemerocallis 'Monterrey Jack' is a captivating daylily cultivar that brings a vibrant touch to gardens with its unique color combination and exquisite flower form. This early-blooming daylily is a favorite among gardeners for its striking yellow and red flowers, hardiness, and low-maintenance nature.
Appearance 'Monterrey Jack' produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers that measure around 5.5 to 6 inches across . The creamy yellow petals are adorned with a striking raspberry-red eye zone and a green throat, creating a captivating contrast . The flowers have a lovely piecrust ruffled edging that adds to their beauty . The foliage is grass-like, long, linear, and green, forming a compact mound that reaches a height of 22 to 24 inches with a similar spread.
Bloom Time and Characteristics This daylily blooms early in the daylily season, typically in early summer . Each flower lasts for about a day, opening in the morning and withering in the evening . However, the plant produces a profusion of flowers over an extended period, ensuring a continuous display of color. 'Monterrey Jack' is a tetraploid daylily, meaning it has twice as many chromosomes as diploid daylilies . This characteristic often results in larger, more vigorous plants with better flower performance.
Growing Conditions and Care Hemerocallis 'Monterrey Jack' is known for its adaptability and ease of care. It thrives in full sun to partial sun and prefers well-drained soil . While it prefers fertile loam, it can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions . It is also drought-tolerant once established, making it a good choice for low-water gardens. Here are some basic care tips:
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, it can tolerate some dryness.
- Fertilizing: Fertilizing is generally not necessary, but you can apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if desired.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flower stems to keep the plant looking tidy and encourage more blooms.
- Winter Care: Mulch the first winter to prevent heaving of plants from the ground due to alternate freezing and thawing weather.
Landscape Uses This versatile daylily can be incorporated into various garden settings:
- Borders: Its vibrant flowers add a pop of color to mixed perennial borders.
- Mass Plantings: Plant in groups to create a stunning display of color and texture.
- Cottage Gardens: Its cheerful blooms blend well with the informal style of cottage gardens.
- Erosion Control: Its strong root system helps to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.
- Containers: It can be grown in containers to add color to patios and decks.
Other Notable Features
- Attracts pollinators: The flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.
- Rabbit resistant: Daylilies are generally avoided by rabbits.
- Low maintenance: This daylily requires minimal care once established. Hemerocallis 'Monterrey Jack' is an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels. Its striking flowers, hardiness, and low-maintenance nature make it a valuable addition to any garden. Whether used as an accent, in mass plantings, or in containers, 'Monterrey Jack' is sure to brighten up your landscape with its vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
