Always Afternoon Daylily – 3 Live Bare Root Plants | Rose Purple Hemerocallis | Award Winning Perennial Flower | Hardy Daylily
Add rich color and award-winning beauty to your garden with Always Afternoon Daylily, a beloved perennial known for its large dusky rose blooms highlighted by a dramatic plum-purple eyezone and glowing green throat. The elegantly crimped petals feature delicate buff pink edges that add extra texture and contrast, creating a striking display in flower beds, cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator plantings.
This exceptional variety is a recipient of the prestigious 1997 American Hemerocallis Society Silver Stout Medal, the highest honor awarded to daylilies. Its semi-evergreen foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, while its adaptability allows it to thrive equally well in both northern and southern climates. These Grade #1 bare root plants establish quickly and provide years of dependable blooms with minimal maintenance.
You will receive:
✔️ 3 live Always Afternoon Daylily bare root plants
✔️ Grade #1 planting stock
✔️ Award-winning perennial flowering plants
✔️ Healthy bare root divisions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Always Afternoon Daylily
Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Always Afternoon’
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Bare root divisions
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Adaptable to most well-draining soils
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 22 inches
Mature Width: Approximately 18–24 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant crowns just below the soil surface and water thoroughly after planting. Removing spent flowers helps encourage continued blooming and keeps plants looking fresh throughout the season.