About
A deciduous, herbaceous perennial, taller than other varieties, that reaches approximately 180cm in height when in flower. It forms a clump of arching, strap-like green leaves and orange-yellow flowers with a dusting of cinnamon-yellow and an orange throat in 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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
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 preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See hemerocallis cultivation or daylily cultivation
PruningCut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or early autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to hemerocallis gall midge
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot