About
A spreading, rhizomatous perennial,l to 80cm in height, with narrow leaves and aromatic, lily-shaped lemon yellow flowers 8-9cm in width.
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
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toEurope Asia
FragranceFlower
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 for details
PruningCut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or early autumn. Propagate from seed (indoors or outdoors) in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and thrips. This late-flowering species is less likely to suffer from Hemerocallis gall midge
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot