Hemerocallis 'My Friend Floyd' (Daylily) — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'My Friend Floyd' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hemerocallis 'My Friend Floyd' 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 'My Friend Floyd' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae with semi-evergreen, strappy foliage. It reliably flowers from June to August. Plant it in full sun or partial shade on moist but well-drained soils, tolerant of chalk, clay, loam and sand and a wide soil pH range. It suits south- or west-facing positions and will perform in both exposed and sheltered situations.

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 'My Friend Floyd' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the family Asphodelaceae, with semi-evergreen, strap-like leaves and a season of bloom from June to August. As a clump former it provides a structural, fan-shaped mound of foliage outside the main flowering months. Position it where it receives full sun or a degree of afternoon shade; the plant tolerates both south- and west-facing aspects. Soil may be chalk, clay, loam or sand provided it remains moist but well-drained, and the cultivar accepts acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Exposure range is broad enough for both open coastal sites and more sheltered borders. Hardiness is H6, which translates to very hardy for UK conditions and means it will withstand typical winter exposure for most temperate gardens. Recommended uses include coastal settings, cottage and informal gardens where a clump-forming perennial with semi-evergreen foliage is required. The semi-evergreen leaves ensure the plant maintains structure beyond the June–August flowering period.

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 'My Friend Floyd' 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 'My Friend Floyd'

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 'My Friend Floyd'?

Hemerocallis 'My Friend Floyd' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hemerocallis 'My Friend Floyd' need?

Hemerocallis 'My Friend Floyd' 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.