DAYLILY

Plant Name: Daylily

Scientific Name: Hemerocallis spp. — Daylily

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Height: 1–4 ft

Mature Spread: 1–3 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate; approximately 1–2 gal per plant per watering, 1–2 times/week while establishing; drought tolerant once established

Foliage: Long, narrow, arching green leaves; dies back partially or completely in colder climates

Fall Color: Green to yellow before dying back

Flower Color: Yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, white, and combinations

Bloom Time: Late spring through summer

Fruit: Three-lobed seed capsules

Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (−40°F to 30°F)

Features: Long-lived; hardy; heat tolerant; drought tolerant once established; excellent for borders and mass plantings

Additional Facts: Each individual flower usually lasts only one day, but plants produce numerous buds over an extended blooming period. Daylilies are generally very reliable perennials in the Prescott area.