Each trumpet lasts a single day but the clumps churn out wave after wave through the warm months. Adaptable and tough; note that daylilies are toxic to cats.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 70 cm H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Daylily
Hemerocallis hybrid is a fast-growing perennial in the Asphodelaceae family. It reaches around 70 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with semi-deciduous and evergreen foliage. Yellow, orange, red, pink and purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Daylily
Daylily suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is deer-resistant.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Daylily provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Daylily does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Daylily after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Daylily in the garden
Daylily earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Daylily. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Daylily
Plant Sale lists Daylily as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
