Species daylily
yellow flowers with multiple blooms on green stems above leaves

daylily

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Daylily, or Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns', is a hardy and easy to care for perennial flower. Its dense, green foliage forms full mounds that produce bright and cheerful yellow-orange flowers that last no more than a day, hence the name "daylily". They blossom in the late spring and summer, adding a joyful spark to sunny gardens. They are adaptable in most soil conditions and can even thrive in partial shade. Requiring little care and maintenance, this is the perfect plant for anyone, especially for beginner gardeners.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Tissue Culture,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Lemon yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Easy

watering

Daylilies should be watered thoroughly, about 1-2 inches per week during the growing season. In warmer climates, they may need more frequent watering. Make sure to avoid over-watering, which can lead to root rot. It is best to water in the morning so that any excess water can dry out before nightfall. To help maintain soil moisture, use a mulch to help retain water. During the winter months, water only when the soil is dry to the touch.

sunlight

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') prefers full sunlight for most of the day, including early morning and late afternoon hours. The ideal amount of sunlight is 6 to 8 hours a day, however, it can tolerate slightly more or less, so long as it has at least 4-5 hours of direct sunlight each day. Daylilies can be susceptible to sunburn, particularly if they are not given adequate amounts of water. When caring for daylilies, it is important to provide enough water and pay special attention to areas that are getting more direct sunlight.

pruning

Pruning of daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') should be done yearly, for best growth and production of beautiful blooms. The plants should be pruned back to 6 inches in late fall or early winter. For those in warmer climates, late winter to very early spring can also be a good time for pruning back daylilies. Remove any dead or spent flowers as they fade. This should be done before seedpods form, in order to put more energy into stronger new growth. Also, don’t prune down further than the plant was in the previous year. If the foliage is very low, then it has naturally gone dormant. Pruning too much will create a delay in blooming.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Daylilies typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Daylilies typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Hardiness Map