Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd'

Daylily

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

The nearly white blooms, with chartreuse throats, are a welcome relief when there is too much color in the garden.

Height

28 Inches

Spread

15-18 Inches

Color

White

Bloom Time

mid June-July

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Cut back yellowing foliage in late summer.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis), New York Aster (Aster dumosus), Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo (Baptisia ), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum), Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens), Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), American Alumroot (Heuchera ), Oriental Lily (Lilium ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Meadow Sage (Salvia verticillata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Fragrant
• Cut Flowers
• Ground Cover
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained