Mighty Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Mighty Chestnut', Hemerocallis 'Mighty'Hemerocallis ‘Mighty’ is a bold and beautiful daylily that commands attention in any garden with its large, velvety, deep reddish-purple blooms and prominent golden-yellow throat. The blossoms are wide and ruffled, offering dramatic contrast and elegance when in full bloom. Blooming reliably in midsummer and often reblooming later in the season, ‘Mighty’ brings both drama and endurance to garden beds and borders.
This cultivar is celebrated not only for its striking flowers but also for its strong performance and resilience. The plant features arching, grass-like foliage that provides an attractive mound of greenery even when not in bloom. It’s an easy-care perennial that thrives in a variety of soil conditions and stands up well to drought once established.
Daylily ‘Mighty’ performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade, making it a flexible choice for many landscape settings. It is resistant to most pests and diseases and adapts well to urban environments. Whether used in mass plantings, as a single focal point, or to edge borders, this daylily lives up to its name with a powerfully beautiful presence.
With minimal maintenance needs and impressive flower power, Hemerocallis ‘Mighty’ is a favorite among gardeners who want dependable color and effortless beauty season after season.
Planting: Choose a location with full sun (at least 6 hours daily) and well-drained soil. Plant the crown just below the soil surface, spacing each plant 18–24 inches apart.
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, ‘Mighty’ is drought-tolerant.
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming and maintain tidiness. In late fall, cut back the foliage to a few inches above ground level.
Pest Control: Generally pest-free. Watch for aphids or spider mites in dry conditions, but infestations are rare.
Soil Tips: Adaptable to a wide range of soils, from clay to sandy loam. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and benefits from compost-rich soil.
