Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache'

Chicago Apache Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Apache’ is a striking perennial valued for its rich, velvety red flowers and strong garden performance. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, large deep red blooms with a contrasting golden-yellow throat in mid-summer, with each flower lasting a day but produced over an extended period. Its bold color makes it a standout in sunny borders.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–30 in (to 30–36 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: Arching, clump-forming
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; highly adaptable
Water: Moderate; tolerant of drought once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Rich red flowers with yellow throat



Bold color for strong visual impact



Reliable mid-summer bloomer



Ideal for borders, massing, and accents




Care
Very low-maintenance. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadhead to maintain appearance. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Divide every few years to maintain vigor and increase plantings.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes