Always Afternoon Daylily
Always Afternoon Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon')
Always Afternoon Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon') is a vibrant and reliable perennial known for its striking lavender-pink flowers with a bold, dark purple eyezone and bright green throat. This early-season bloomer adds a dramatic focal point to sunny gardens and is celebrated for its repeat blooming and low-maintenance care.
Distinctive Features
Always Afternoon produces large, 5-inch blooms with soft lavender-pink petals that are accentuated by a rich purple eyezone. The vibrant green throat adds a refreshing contrast. This variety is known for its excellent reblooming habit, ensuring waves of color throughout the growing season.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
- Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, adaptable to various climates.
Ideal Uses
- Perennial Borders: Adds bold color and height.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a dramatic floral display.
- Containers: Ideal for patios and sunny entryways.
- Cut Flower Gardens: Vibrant blooms enhance floral arrangements.
Low Maintenance Care
Always Afternoon Daylily is a hardy, easy-to-grow perennial requiring minimal attention.
- Watering: Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates dry spells.
- Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring for best growth.
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Resistant to most pests and diseases.
Why Choose Always Afternoon?
This reliable, reblooming daylily provides bold color and low-maintenance beauty throughout the growing season.
- Striking Lavender-Pink Blooms: Highlighted with a dramatic purple eyezone.
- Long Blooming: Reblooming habit extends the flowering season.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
- Drought-Tolerant: Ideal for low-water landscapes.
For a bold, easy-care perennial that brings waves of vibrant color, Always Afternoon Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon') is an excellent choice.

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