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), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Oriental Lily (Lilium ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Meadow Sage (Salvia verticillata), Peachleaf Bellflower (Campanula persicifolia), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry™ )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)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
