Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae that bears summer flowers. It carries deciduous, basal foliage and reliably flowers from June to August. Plant in full sun on neutral loam that is moist but well-drained, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position.

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.

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In the garden

Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay' sits within the genus Hemerocallis and is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with deciduous leaves. Flowering occurs from June to August, providing a clear summer display. The plant is commonly treated as a daylily in horticulture and is valued for its seasonal flowering habit. Choose a site with full sun and neutral loam that retains moisture yet drains freely; a south-facing, exposed spot matches the cultivar's preferences. The hardiness rating H6 translates as very hardy, so the clump will tolerate cold winters in typical UK conditions when planted in suitable soil. Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging by improving drainage where heavy soils occur. Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay' suits mixed borders where a summer-flowering herbaceous clump is required, and it also adapts to containers provided a loam-based, free-draining compost is used and the pot is positioned in full sun. In exposed sites the plant's growth habit remains compact and reliable. For flowering interest place plants where the June to August display can be seen from patios or paths, and use south-facing containers to extend viewing of the blooms.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemerocallis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Morgen le Fay'

Propagation: Division, seed
Pest resistance: Aphids, slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips
Disease resistance: Fungal leaf spot, rust diseases, bacterial leaf and stem rot