Hemerocallis August Flame Phegopteris is an elegant cobra lily

is an elegant cobra lily with a 2' tall dark purple-based stem

cream and white striped leaves that hold their color all year

resembling an astilbe on steroids

400' elevation

We've grown this in our woodland shade garden for over two decades

Hemerocallis August Flame Phegopteris is an elegant cobra lily(Woods 1967) In August, when most daylilies are just a memory, there are a few that stand alone in full flower. One of our favorites is the '60s hybrid (you remember the '60s free love, ban the bomb, get outta 'Nam), Hemerocallis 'August Flame'. From mid July through August, the 3 4' tall flower stalks are topped with clusters of large, bright red flowers, each centered with a dramatic yellow orange blotch a hummingbird favorite. Because of its height