Bela Lugosi Daylily

Plant in spring or fall in fertile, well-drained to average soil, spacing 18–24 inches apart. Bela Lugosi is a dramatic daylily with deep, velvety purple flowers with a contrasting yellow-green throat — one of the darkest purple daylilies available. Incorporate compost into the planting area and water well. Daylilies are highly adaptable and establish easily in most garden soils.

Deadhead spent blooms daily to keep the plant looking its best, since each flower lasts only one day. Divide clumps every three to four years in late summer or early fall when the plants become crowded and flowering declines. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Water during extended dry spells. The deep, velvety purple color makes Bela Lugosi one of the most dramatic and sought-after daylily varieties for the summer garden.