Daylily 'Sammy Russell' Bare Root Plants (Minimum Quantity: 25 Plants)

Hemerocallis ‘Sammy Russell’ is a striking and resilient heirloom daylily, beloved for its vibrant, deep red blooms with a glowing golden throat. Standing out against a backdrop of rich green, arching foliage, its star-shaped flowers unfurl each morning, bringing warmth and energy to the garden. Blooming profusely from early to mid-summer, this cultivar showcases slightly ruffled petals that capture the sunlight, creating a dazzling display. Unlike some daylilies, 'Sammy Russell' maintains a compact yet vigorous habit, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, or mass plantings where its fiery hues can truly shine. Easy to grow and highly adaptable, 'Sammy Russell' thrives in a variety of conditions, tolerating heat, humidity, and poor soil with ease. Its reliability, low-maintenance nature, and long-lasting beauty make it a must-have for gardeners of all experience levels. Whether you’re looking to add a bold splash of color to your landscape or seeking a hardy perennial that returns year after year, 'Sammy Russell' is a perfect choice. Plant it in your garden and enjoy the effortless elegance and vibrant charm that this classic daylily brings to every summer season! Name(s): Hemerocallis 'Sammy Russell', Daylily. Flower Color: Deep red blooms with gold star in the throat. Flower Size: 4 inches. Bloom Time: Late season. Foliage: Herbaceous. Winter dormant. Height/Spread: 18 inches x 18 inches. Up to 30" in bloom. Climate Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Find Your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone By Zip Code Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Soil Condition: Well-drained, pH 6.1 to 7.8 Features: Fragrant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant. Uses: Xeriscaping, massed planting, naturalizing, perennial borders. Comments: Daylilies are garden staples. They are so-named because the individual flowers last only one day. However, they offer lovely blooms in many colors, an extended bloom season, and they're tough. They are easy to transplant, simple to grow, quick to multiply, drought-tolerant, deer resistant, and bothered by few pests. Planted en masse, they stifle weeds and make a lovely colorful ground cover. They're perfect for naturalizing, too. Daylilies are generally hardy in USDA climate zones 3 - 10. Plant in full sun to partial shade. 'Sammy Russell' was introduced in 1951. It produces deep red blooms with a gold throat and. Flowers are about 4 inches across. Mature height is 18+ inches. It is winter dormant.  These are 1- to 2-fan divisions shipped bare root.  We can not ship this item to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.