Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include coastal and cottage and informal garden.

About

Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae. It suits full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soils across chalk, clay, loam or sand. Rated H6 (very hardy), it tolerates both exposed and sheltered sites on south- or west-facing aspects. Flowering occurs from June to August, making it a summer-flowering presence in coastal, cottage and informal gardens.

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. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred Hemerocallis species for their attractive flowers; a select few species of the genus have edible petals, while some are extremely toxic.

Wikipedia contributors, "Daylily", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Daylily

In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' sits within the genus Hemerocallis and is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial. Its growth habit produces persistent basal foliage with summer flowering from June to August. The plant's classification in the Asphodelaceae places it among perennials commonly used for summer displays. Position it in full sun or partial shade on a south- or west-facing aspect for best flowering. It will tolerate exposed as well as sheltered conditions, and takes a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — provided they are moist but well-drained. Soil pH is not critical; it performs across acid, neutral and alkaline soils. H6 hardiness means it is very hardy in UK gardens and requires no winter protection in most locations. Use Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' at the front to middle of mixed borders, in cottage-style plantings or on coastal plots where exposure can be an issue. Its clump-forming habit provides structure between bulbs and lower perennials, and its tolerance of varied soils makes it useful where soil types change across a site. Expect flowering from June to August for a concentrated summer display.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word'

Propagation: Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, hemerocallis gall midge, glasshouse red spider mite and Thrips
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot and rust diseases or bacterial leaf and stem rot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word'?

Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' need?

Hemerocallis 'Mark My Word' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.