Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd' | Gentle Shepherd Daylily
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd' is a refined daylily with soft, near-white blooms accented by a pale green throat, lending it an elegant, serene presence in the garden. Its flowers have a pure, almost ethereal quality, opening in midsummer and lasting well into the season, offering a calming contrast among brighter summer colors. This pale yellow hue also allows it to stand out beautifully during twilight hours, adding a subtle glow to evening landscapes.
Originating as part of an American breeding program, 'Gentle Shepherd' is valued for its hardiness and resilience in a variety of garden settings. This classic variety’s consistent performance and graceful blooms make it a choice selection for gardeners seeking a soft, harmonious color addition to borders or mixed perennial beds.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd' is a refined daylily with soft, near-white blooms accented by a pale green throat, lending it an elegant, serene presence in the garden. Its flowers have a pure, almost ethereal quality, opening in midsummer and lasting well into the season, offering a calming contrast among brighter summer colors. This pale yellow hue also allows it to stand out beautifully during twilight hours, adding a subtle glow to evening landscapes.
Originating as part of an American breeding program, 'Gentle Shepherd' is valued for its hardiness and resilience in a variety of garden settings. This classic variety’s consistent performance and graceful blooms make it a choice selection for gardeners seeking a soft, harmonious color addition to borders or mixed perennial beds.
DESCRIPTION
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd' is a refined daylily with soft, near-white blooms accented by a pale green throat, lending it an elegant, serene presence in the garden. Its flowers have a pure, almost ethereal quality, opening in midsummer and lasting well into the season, offering a calming contrast among brighter summer colors. This pale yellow hue also allows it to stand out beautifully during twilight hours, adding a subtle glow to evening landscapes.
Originating as part of an American breeding program, 'Gentle Shepherd' is valued for its hardiness and resilience in a variety of garden settings. This classic variety’s consistent performance and graceful blooms make it a choice selection for gardeners seeking a soft, harmonious color addition to borders or mixed perennial beds.
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Family: Asphodelaceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Green, with slender, arching leaves
Flower color: Creamy white with a light green throat
Bloom time: Midsummer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional deadheading and division recommended
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
