Hemerocallis 'Spock's Sun' (daylily 'Spock's Sun') — Clump forming

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Spock's Sun' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hemerocallis, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hemerocallis 'Spock's Sun' 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 'Spock's Sun' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asphodelaceae, valued for its summer flowering. It bears deciduous foliage and flowers from June to August. Plant in full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but well-drained, in a south-facing, exposed spot suited to borders or containers.

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 'Spock's Sun' belongs to the genus Hemerocallis within the family Asphodelaceae and grows as a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deciduous leaves. Its flowering season runs from June to August, producing the summer display that gardeners use to extend seasonal interest. Give it a sunny, south-facing position in loam with a neutral pH; the soil should hold moisture without becoming waterlogged. It tolerates exposed sites and carries an H6 rating — very hardy — so it will withstand typical UK winters when sited in the recommended aspect and soil. Use Hemerocallis 'Spock's Sun' where its summer blooms can be seen: planted in mixed borders to sit between shrubs and perennials, or grown in containers on a sunny patio. The flowers rise above a deciduous clump of leaves, making it straightforward to place where a concentrated run of summer colour is required in either borders or tubs.

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 'Spock's Sun' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemerocallis 'Spock's Sun'

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