Daylily
Scientific Name
Hemerocallis spp.
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
3a to 10b
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Daylily grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Arching
Leaf Persistence
Daylily is Evergreen
Spread
1-2 feet
Height
1-3 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- Varies
Flower Color
- Yellow
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Many cultivars; summer flowers vary; susceptible to diseases. | Pests/Diseases: aphids and thrips infrequent, rust | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
