Hemerocallis hybrid Sammy Russell

Sammy Russell Daylilly

Hemerocallis ‘Sammy Russell’ is a reliable perennial valued for its rich red blooms and early season performance. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, medium-sized deep red flowers with a warm yellow throat in early to mid-summer, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its strong color and dependable bloom make it a long-time garden favorite.

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


Deep red flowers with yellow throat



Early to mid-season bloom



Reliable and easy to grow



Ideal for borders, massing, and mixed plantings




Care
Very low-maintenance. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadhead spent blooms 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

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Amaranth

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Arching, Clump

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes