Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache' Daylily (MARSH-Klehm, 1981) (25) bare root clumps
- 5", intense scarlet red, recurved tepals with a small sulphur yellow watermark and green throat
- Petals have loosely ruffled edges; sepal edges are slightly crimped.
- Extremely sunfast and more resistant to thrips than most reds
- A very vigorous grower with healthy foliage and sturdy scapes
- Blooms in midsummer
- Tetraploid
- Award: HM '85
Height: 30 Inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Red shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer Summer
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Add a Bold Touch of Red to Your Garden with 'Chicago Apache' Daylily!
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache' is a captivating daylily that commands attention with its vibrant, scarlet-red flowers. This vigorous and reliable perennial is a mid-season bloomer, adding a splash of bold color to your garden in late July and August.
'Chicago Apache' is a tetraploid daylily, known for its strong growth habit and large, showy flowers. The funnel-shaped blooms are a rich, intense scarlet red with a contrasting golden-yellow throat and black anthers. The petals have slightly ruffled edges, adding a touch of elegance to their bold appearance. Each flower lasts only a single day, but the plant produces an abundance of buds, ensuring a continuous display of color for several weeks. The foliage is a healthy green, forming an attractive clump that complements the vibrant flowers.
- Mature Size: 27 inches tall, 20 inches wide
- Flower Color: Scarlet red with a golden-yellow throat
- Bloom Time: Mid-season (late July to August)
- Foliage: Green, arching, strap-like
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright
- Light Needs: Full sun to part shade (at least 6 hours of sun for best blooming)
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (USDA)
- Special Features: Showy flowers, bold color, attracts butterflies
Planting:
- Timing: Plant in spring or fall for best results.
- Location: Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Daylilies thrive in locations that receive at least 6 hours of sunlight.
- Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for adequate growth.
- Planting Depth: Plant the crown (where the roots meet the foliage) at the same depth as it was in the container.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly until it is established.
Care:
- Watering: Once established, 'Chicago Apache' is relatively drought-tolerant, but it will bloom best with consistent moisture. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooming.
- Deadheading: Removing spent flowers (deadheading) can improve the plant's appearance and encourage reblooming.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-5 years to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. This is best done in spring or fall.
- Pest and Disease Control: 'Chicago Apache' is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and Edging: Adds a bold splash of color to borders and edges.
- Mass Plantings: Plant in groups for a dramatic display of red blooms.
- Containers: Can be grown in large containers, adding a vibrant focal point to patios and balconies.
- Mixed Borders: Combines beautifully with other perennials and shrubs.
- Focal Point: The eye-catching red flowers make it a great focal point in the garden.
Bring a touch of boldness to your garden with the vibrant and reliable Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache'!
Border Plant, Mass Planting, Easy To Grow, Salt Tolerant
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!
