Plant Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi' for rich, velvety purple midsummer blooms with a vivid green throat and classic daylily foliage. You will enjoy sturdy flower scapes held above arching, straplike leaves that add texture from spring through fall.
Give your daylily full sun for best flowering, though it also performs well in part shade, especially where summers are hot. Mature clumps reach about 28-34 inches tall and spread roughly 18-24 inches, so space plants to allow airflow and room to expand over time.
For easiest care, plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. After establishment, water during prolonged dry spells for best bloom and foliage quality. A light spring feeding with a balanced fertilizer or compost is usually enough in average garden soils.
Deadhead spent blooms for a tidier look, and cut back old foliage after frost if it yellows and collapses. Divide crowded clumps every few years in spring or after flowering to refresh vigor, share plants, and keep blooms coming strong.