Daylily

About this plant

Hemerocallis x 'Chicago Apache' is a stunning Daylily cultivar renowned for its large, ruffled, deep red flowers. Each bloom features a bright yellow-green throat, creating a captivating contrast that stands out in any landscape. These vigorous plants produce a profusion of blossoms from early to mid-summer, offering a long season of spectacular color. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or container gardens, 'Chicago Apache' adds a touch of drama and elegance. Its attractive, arching foliage remains neat and tidy throughout the growing season, providing continuous visual interest even when not in bloom. This resilient perennial is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners due to its minimal maintenance requirements and adaptability to various soil conditions. Enjoy the enduring beauty of 'Chicago Apache' Daylily year after year.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Daylilies are remarkably easy to care for. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Divide clumps every 3-5 years in spring or early fall to maintain vigor and increase bloom production. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.