About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with narrow, upright leaves and an overall height of about 60cm. The flowers are 15cm wide, ivory with a green throat, in mid-summer.
About the genus
Hemerocallis may be evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with narrow, strap-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers on erect stems in late spring or early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal
ToxicityTOXIC to pets (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, best for flowers in full sun, they are tolerant of light shade. Mulch in late autumn or spring and water freely from spring until buds develop. Dry conditions and excessive shade will reduce flowering. See Hemerocallis cultivation
PruningTidy plant after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be damaged by hemerocallis gall midge, earwigs, thrips, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, but may be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot