Daylily 'Femme Osage'
Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-9
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Height: 25 inches
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Spread: 24-30 inches
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Bloom Time: midseason
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Bloom: 6.5 inch single deep melon bloom with green throat and
gently ruffled edges
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Light: full sun to part shade
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Soil: average
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Moisture: low to average water needs;
drought tolerant
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Use: specimen or group in perennial
beds; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Care: easy; can be divided every 3 to 4
year in spring or fall; deadhead plants for cosmetic purposes; tough, adaptable
plants
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: genus native to Eurasia
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Notes: extended bloom; semi-evergreen
foliage habit; rabbit resistant; tolerates Black Walnut; salt tolerant
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Supplier: Donated by West Madison
Agricultural Research Station
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D180; Heuchera Garden E227
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