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Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' (Daylily)

Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' – The Heirloom Lemon Yellow

'Hyperion' is a legendary, historic daylily hybridized by F.B. Mead and introduced in 1924 (also associated with Sir Michael Foster/Florham). It is famous for its tall, graceful scapes bearing large, fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers with a delicate, spidery form. It was one of the first daylilies to gain widespread popularity and remains a cherished heirloom for its elegance and fragrance.

Taxonomy & Classification

Family:Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Cultivar:Hyperion
Additional cultivar information:(Sir Michael Foster ?Florham)
Hybridized by:FB Mead
Registered or introduced:1924

Growing Tips

Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Tall scapes may need staking. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

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