Big beauty in a compact package: Explore the captivating allure of these petite daylilies for your garden.
Hemerocallis, commonly known as daylilies, are perennial plants beloved by gardeners for their ease of care, robust nature, and vibrant flowers. Native to East Asia, these plants have adapted to a wide range of climates and are hardy in USDA zones 3-9. They sport attractive, strappy leaves and stunning trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom atop tall stems. Each bloom lasts only a day, hence the name, but each plant produces multiple buds, ensuring a long flowering season. Hemerocallis comes in a plethora of colors from subtle pastels to vivid reds, oranges, and yellows, making it a versatile choice for many garden designs.
Often called the ‘perfect perennial’ because of its numerous qualities: showy flowers, wide array of vibrant colors, drought tolerance, heat stress immunity, ability to grow in most hardiness zones, and low care requirements, Daylilies are a remarkable and stunning addition to the garden.
Daylilies come in a wide range of heights, from dwarf, less than 2 feet (60 cm) tall, to very tall varieties reaching 4 feet (120 cm) or more.
Limited garden space? Seeking small daylilies for pots or as edging plants? Discover these charming dwarf daylilies perfect for your needs.
Less than 2 feet tall (60 cm), these compact plants will fit any tiny spot! Please note that height information is approximate, as it depends on growing conditions.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Genus | Hemerocallis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Genus | Hemerocallis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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