Daylily

• Scientific Name: Hemerocallis fulva
• Garden: Wildlife Garden
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
• Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun or Part Shade
• Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-Drained

Plant Information

Culture Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Does well in a wide range of well-drained soils. Deadhead spent flowers daily for neatness and remove scapes when flowers have completed bloom. Divide to maintain vigor when the clumps become overcrowded. A tough plant that is tolerant of poor soil, summer heat and humidity. Noteworthy Characteristics Hemerocallis fulva is commonly called tawny daylily for the 5" diameter, tawny orange flowers. Individual flowers open for one day. This large species daylily has flower scapes rising up to 6' tall from a large clump of thick, arching, blade-like, bright green leaves. A superb colonizer that has naturalized in many parts of the country and is commonly seen growing along roads, in alleys and in old gardens, often in very poor soil. It is rarely sold commercially at this point because it has been for the most part replaced by hybrids. Problems No serious problems. Daylilies are extremely adaptable perennials. They are easy to grow, quick to multiply and virtually pest free. Zone: 3 to 9 Height: 2.00 to 2.50 feet Spread: 2.00 to 2.50 feet Bloom Time: July to August Bloom Description: Tawny orange Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Attracts: Butterflies Tolerate: Rabbit, Drought, Erosion, Clay Soil, Air Pollution

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