Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' is a clump-forming daylily that produces summer flowering scapes. It carries deciduous to semi-evergreen strap-like leaves and performs best in full sun. Plant in soil that is moist but well-drained and tolerant of chalk, clay, loam or sand. It suits south- or west-facing positions in both exposed and sheltered sites.

About the genus

A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not taxonomically classified in the lily genus. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred Hemerocallis species for their attractive flowers; a select few species of the genus have edible petals, while some are extremely toxic.

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In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' is a cultivar of Hemerocallis grown for its summer display and clump-forming habit. As a member of the Asphodelaceae it forms basal, strap-like foliage that can be deciduous or semi-evergreen depending on winter conditions. Flowering occurs from June to August. Give this daylily a sunny site on a south- or west-facing aspect and a soil that retains moisture yet drains freely; it is accepted on chalk, clay, loam and sand and on acid, neutral or alkaline ground. It tolerates both exposed and sheltered locations and carries a UK hardiness rating of H6, which means it is very hardy through typical British winters. Use Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' in mixed herbaceous borders where its clumps provide vertical scapes among lower perennials, or plant in containers to bring flowering nearer patios and terraces. Maintenance is minimal: keep soil moist but well-drained and remove spent scapes to tidy the clump. Expect flowering from June to August when the plant will produce its season’s display of blooms.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew'

Propagation: Division in early spring or early autumn
Pest resistance: Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Hemerocallis gall midge, 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 'Daddy's Catfish Stew'?

Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' need?

Hemerocallis 'Daddy's Catfish Stew' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.