About
This semi-evergreen perennial with dark-green, strap-like foliage and funnel shaped flowers on erect stems with ruffled edges towards the tip. Tepals are pale to bright yellow with a prominent mid-rib and reddish-brown eyes.
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 typeLoam, Sand, Chalk, Clay
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
ToxicityTOXIC to pets (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationWill grow well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun for best performance.
PruningRemove spent flower heads to lengthen flowering period
PropagationPropagate by division.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to red spider mite, aphids, slugs, snails, thrips
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf and stem rot