Overview
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.
About
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Hemerocallis genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous, narrow, strap-like foliage. It produces funnel-shaped blooms on upright stems during summer, thriving best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar prefers full sun exposure, ideally on a south-facing aspect in an exposed position, and is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for borders and containers, it can be propagated by division or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hemerocallis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave'
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips
- Disease resistance
- Fungal leaf spot, rust diseases, bacterial leaf and stem rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave'?
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' need?
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hemerocallis 'Chicago Brave'?
Division, seed.
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