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Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Also known as: hemerocallis
Carefree perennial with grass-like foliage and trumpet flowers. Each bloom lasts one day but plants produce many buds. Extremely adaptable.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth1–2″
Height12–48″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Fall Sow
6–8 weeks before first frost
Days to Harvest
90–365 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–10
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–10
Plant divisions in spring or fall. Nearly indestructible. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor. Buds and flowers are edible.
Companion Plants
No companion data available for this plant yet.