Hemerocallis 'Chicago Arnie's Choice'

Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Arnie’s Choice’ is a classic perennial valued for its large, lavender to soft purple blooms and refined form. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, ruffled flowers in mid-summer with a soft lavender hue and a contrasting yellow-green throat, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its elegant color and reliable performance make it a strong addition to 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


Lavender-purple flowers with yellow throat



Large, ruffled blooms for showy color



Reliable mid-summer performer



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

24-36''

Width

18-24'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes