Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro'

Purple de Oro Daylily

Formerly known by H. 'Razzmatazz'

Deciduous, Herbaceous Perennial

Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' is a dwarf, reblooming, perennial daylily featuring medium-sized, dark purple flowers. This compact and vigorous plant is easy to grow, with flowers that showcase narrow pie crust edges, dark purple veining, and paler purple midribs. Blooming in midsummer and reblooming from late summer to early fall, it is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, while deer and rabbits typically steer clear.

For optimal growth, water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a robust root system. Once established, reduce watering frequency, as the plant tolerates mild drought. Maintain a tidy appearance and promote continuous blooming by removing old, faded foliage and spent blooms. Water occasionally once fully established, increasing frequency in extreme heat or when planted in containers. This versatile plant can be divided every few years if desired, especially once mature and established.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Occasional

Description

Size: 12 - 18 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Strappy, Clumping
Foliage Texture: Coarse, Medium
Foliage Quality: Coarse, Medium

Features: Flowers, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Edible, Long Blooming

Foliage Color: Green, Chartreuse / Lime
Leaf Shape: Strappy

Flower Color: Purple / Violet
Bloom Season: Summer, Jun, Jul, Aug


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Massed, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Firewise, Seaside / Salt Tolerant, Tough / Fool-Proof
Wildlife: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall
Position / Role: front of border
Plant Behavior: Clumping

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading, Divide Plants to Rejuvenate

Suitable Substitutes

Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ | Happy Ever Appster® Rosy Returns Daylily

Plant Combos