Overview
Hemerocallis is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers. It is native to Albania, Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Mongolia, Nansei-shoto, NW. Balkan Pen., Primorye, Sakhalin, Taiwan, Tuva, West Siberia and Yakutiya.
About
Hemerocallis is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deciduous foliage. It flowers in the UK from June to August. The plant prefers full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but drains freely and suits a south-facing, exposed position. Hardiness rating H6 indicates it is very hardy in British conditions.
About the genus
A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not taxonomically classified in the lily genus.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hemerocallis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Hemerocallis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
- Native to
- Albania, Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Mongolia, Nansei-shoto, NW. Balkan Pen., Primorye, Sakhalin, Taiwan, Tuva, West Siberia, Yakutiya
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips
- Disease resistance
- Fungal leaf spot, rust diseases, bacterial leaf and stem rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis?
Hemerocallis prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Hemerocallis need?
Hemerocallis grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hemerocallis hardy in the UK?
Hemerocallis has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hemerocallis?
Division, seed.
More in the Hemerocallis genus
- Hemerocallis 'Bambi Doll'
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- Hemerocallis 'Alejandro Pavlos'
- Hemerocallis 'Alpine Snow'
- Hemerocallis 'Always Liberty'
- Hemerocallis 'Amersham'
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