Dwarf Daylilies - A Selection of Pretty Hemerocallis
Early Season Daylilies, Midseason Daylilies, Late Season Daylilies, Everblooming Daylilies
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 (Hemerocallis) are a remarkable and stunning addition to the garden.
Daylilies come in a wide range of heights from dwarf, less than 2 ft. tall (60 cm), to very tall varieties reaching 4 ft. or more (120 cm).
If space is tight in your garden, if you wish to find small daylilies to decorate your pots and containers, or if you are looking for short daylilies as edging plants, you might want to try any of the charming dwarf daylilies selected below.
Less than 2 feet tall (60 cm), these compact daylilies will fit any tiny spot! Please note that height information is approximate, as it depends on growing conditions.
Early Season Dwarf Daylilies
Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon' (Reblooming Daylily)
Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon' is a luminous early season Daylily which enjoys a profusion of large, 5.5 in. wide (14 cm), perfectly formed, raspberry-pink flowers with an eye-catching plum purple eyezone and a green throat. The sepals are elegantly recurved while the petals are adorned with ruffled edges. Nicely branched (up to 5 branches), 'Always Afternoon' enjoys a heavy bud count (up to 20 buds!). This tetraploid Daylily is semi-evergreen. Blooming from early summer to fall, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 22 in. tall (55 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). Won multiple prestigious awards including the Honorable Mention (1992), Award of Merit (1995), and the Stout Silver Medal, daylily's highest award (1997)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles' (Reblooming Daylily)
Everblooming, Hemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles' is a lovely Daylily which enjoys profuse blooms of perfectly formed, apricot trumpets with golden throats and ruffled petal margins, over an extremely long blooming period. The flowers look diamond-dusted and sparkle in the sun, hence the cultivar name. Blooming in early summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Gordon Biggs' (Daylily)
Hemerocallis 'Gordon Biggs' is a charming early season Daylily which produces an abundance of small, raspberry red flowers, 3-5 in. wide (9 cm), with a bright red eyezone and a contrasting lime-green throat. This attractive diploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and won the Honorable Mention (1985).
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Graceful Eye' (Daylily)
Multiple award winner, Hemerocallis 'Graceful Eye' is a lovely early season Daylily which produces large, lightly ruffled, lavender flowers, 6 in. wide (15 cm), with a purple halo and a lime-green throat. Blooming in early summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 21 in. tall (53 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). This diploid Daylily is evergreen. Winner of the Honorable Mention (1985), Award of Merit (1988) and the JEM - James E. Marsh Award (Best purple or lavender daylily) in 1989.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Happy Returns' (Reblooming Daylily)
Among the most popular reblooming Daylilies, award-winning Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' is a charming favorite! Why? It is compact, fragrant and enjoys profuse blooms over an extremely long blooming period. This Daylily produces masses of canary yellow rounded blossoms, slightly crimped, atop mounds of arching, blade-like leaves. This very early season diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous). Blooming from early to late summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Little Grapette' (Daylily)
Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette' is a charming early season Daylily which produces blooms of miniature, grape-purple trumpets, 2 in. wide (5 cm), with a rose-purple watermark and a lime-green throat. Blooming in early summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 12 in. tall (30 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). This attractive diploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and won many awards including Honorable Mention, DFM Award (best miniature daylilies) and the Award of Merit. Ideal for containers and small gardens!
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' (Reblooming Daylily)
Among the most popular everblooming Daylilies, award-winning Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' is a charming favorite! It is compact, fragrant and enjoys profuse blooms over an extremely long blooming period. This Daylily produces attractive rose-pink blossoms, up to 4 in. wide (10 cm), with a darker rose eye and a golden throat, atop mounds of arching, blade-like leaves. Blooming from early to mid summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 16 in. tall (40 cm)
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My CollectionMidseason Dwarf Daylilies
Hemerocallis 'Dragons Eye' (Reblooming Daylily)
Hemerocallis 'Dragons Eye' is an eye-catching late midseason Daylily which produces an abundance of small, 4 in. wide (10 cm), pastel pink blooms with a prominent bright rose-red eyezone and a green throat. The petals are elegantly recurved with gently ruffled edges. This Daylily is nicely branched with plenty of blooms and enjoys an excellent rebloom performance. This diploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and winner of multiple awards. Blooming from mid to late summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Frans Hals' (Daylily)
A highly popular bicolored Daylily, Hemerocallis 'Frans Hals' produces open, starry blossoms, up to 4.5 in. wide (11 cm), with yellow outer petals and bright deep reddish-orange inner petals perfectly lined with pale yellow midribs. Wow! Blooming in mid-late summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 16 in. (40 cm)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Going Bananas' (Reblooming Daylily)
One of the very best yellow reblooming daylilies, Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas' is an indefatigable midseason Daylily which produces an abundance of lightly fragrant, 4 in. wide (11 cm), canary yellow flowers with recurved, overlapping petals and gently ruffled margins. It is nicely branched (3 branches) with an excellent bud count (up to 12 per branch) and blooms over a long season. This diploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and regarded as an improved version of famously acclaimed, Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'. Blooming from midsummer to fall, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 17 in. tall (42 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Indian Giver' (Reblooming Daylily)
Hemerocallis 'Indian Giver' is a breathtaking early midseason Daylily which produces profuse blooms of large, up to 4.5 in. wide (11 cm), rich purple trumpets with dainty white edges and silvery purple watermarks above their green throats. This diploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and is an excellent reblooming Daylily. Blooming from early to late summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 20 in. tall (50 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). Won multiple prestigious awards including the Honorable Mention of the American Hemerocallis Society in 1997 and the Award of Merit in 2000.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Janice Brown' (Reblooming Daylily)
Ranking high in the AHS popularity polls, Hemerocallis 'Janice Brown' is a gorgeous early midseason Daylily which produces profuse bright pink flowers, 4.25 in. wide (11.5 cm), with a rose pink eyezone and green throats. It is nicely branched with plenty of blooms and enjoys a good rebloom performance. This diploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and winner of multiple prestigious awards including the Stout Medal (Daylily's Highest Award). Blooming from early to mid summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 21 in. tall (53 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Jolyene Nichole' (Daylily)
A favorite of many gardeners, Hemerocallis 'Jolyene Nichole' is a very attractive midseason Daylily which produces an abundance of large, copiously ruffled pink flowers, up to 6 in. wide (15 cm), with delicate rose veining, a golden-yellow eye, and a pale green throat. This diploid Daylily is evergreen and ideal for containers or small gardens. Blooming in midsummer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 14 in. tall (35 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). Won multiple awards, including the Honorable Mention (1990) and the Award of Merit (1993).
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Karen Sue' (Daylily)
A very attractive bicolor variety, Hemerocallis 'Karen Sue' is a midseason Daylily which produces an abundance of large flowers, 5.5 in. wide (14 cm), with rose-pink ruffled petals, contrasting creamy-white sepals and a soft lemon yellow throat. Blooming in midsummer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 20 in. tall (50 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). This diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous). Winner of the Honorable Mention of the American Hemerocallis Society in 1985.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Little Business' (Reblooming Daylily)
Gorgeous and very vigorous, Hemerocallis 'Little Business' is a breathtaking early midseason Daylily which produces an abundance of miniature, 3 in. wide (7 cm), bright raspberry-red flowers with a contrasting lime-green throat. The flowers last at least 16 hrs (extended blooms) but no more than 24 hours (thus the common name 'Daylily'), opening up in the morning and withering during the forthcoming night, possibly replaced by another one on the same scape (flower stalk) the next day. This diploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and is an excellent reblooming Daylily. Blooming in early to mid summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 15 in. tall (37 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). Winner of the Honorable Mention in 1974, Annie T. Giles Small Flower Award in 1975 and the Award of Merit in 1977.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Marque Moon' (Daylily)
Fragrant, Hemerocallis 'Marque Moon' is a late midseason Daylily which produces profuse blooms of large, creamy-white trumpets, 5.25 in. wide (13 cm), with yellow throats. Generously ruffled, the rounded petals exhibit a very attractive gold ribbon around their edge. 'Marque Moon' is nicely branched (up to 4 branches) and has a very high bud count (up to 40 buds!). This tetraploid daylily is dormant (deciduous) and regarded as a premium Daylily, given its exceptional bloom performance, vibrantly colored flowers, and its excellent winter hardiness in northern zones, coupled with a vigorous habit.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Mini Pearl' (Reblooming Daylily)
Hemerocallis 'Mini Pearl' is a very attractive early midseason Daylily that features small, 3 in. wide (7 cm), melon pink flowers with a buttery yellow watermark, a green lemon throat and gently ruffled tepals with recurved tips. Rich of a high bud count, this cultivar is also a good reblooming Daylily. This diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous) and perfect for small gardens or containers! Blooming in early to mid summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 16 in. tall (40 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Outrageous' (Daylily)
Vigorous and eye-catching, Hemerocallis 'Outrageous' is a radiant midseason Daylily which produces blooms of large, bright orange trumpets, 4.5 in. wide (11 cm), with a contrasting mahogany red eyezone. Blooming in midsummer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 22 in. tall (55 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). Blooming for many weeks, this tetraploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous) and won the Honorable Mention in 1987.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Pardon Me' (Reblooming Daylily)
Among the most popular reblooming Daylilies, award-winning Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me' is quite a catch! It is compact, vigorous, fragrant and enjoys profuse blooms over an extremely long blooming period. This Daylily produces masses of rich, velvety, burgundy-red blossoms, up to 2.75 in. wide (7 cm), with greenish-golden throats, atop mounds of arching, blade-like leaves. Night-blooming, this Daylily opens late in the afternoon and stays open throughout the evening until the morning. If you spend time in the garden late in the day, this Hemerocallis is the perfect daylily for you! Blooming from mid to late summer, with a potential repeat in the fall, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' (Reblooming Daylily)
Among the most popular reblooming Daylilies, Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' is compact, vigorous and enjoys profuse blooms (up to 25 buds!) over an extremely long blooming period. This Daylily produces plumy purple flowers, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm), with ruffled edges and golden throats atop mounds of arching, blade-like leaves. Blooming from mid to late summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 20 in. tall (50 cm) and spreads via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Purple Passage' (Reblooming Daylily)
Rising with majesty, Hemerocallis 'Purple Passage' is a late midseason Daylily which produces profuse blooms of large, 5 in. wide (12 cm), royal purple trumpets with lemon-yellow to green throats. Blooming in mid to late summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 22 in. tall (55 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). This tetraploid Daylily is semi-evergreen and enjoys a good reblooming performance.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Siloam Amazing Grace' (Daylily)
Fragrant and luminous, Hemerocallis 'Siloam Amazing Grace' is an eye-catching early midseason Daylily which produces blooms of large, generously ruffled, primrose-yellow trumpets, 5.5 in. wide (14 cm), with paler yellow midribs and a strong green throat. Blooming for many weeks, this diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous). Blooming in early to mid summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). Won the Honorable Mention in 1993 and the Award of Merit in 1996.
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Siloam Double Classic' (Daylily)
Incredibly pretty and delightfully fragrant, Hemerocallis 'Siloam Double classic' is a lovely early midseason Daylily which produces large, fully double, soft salmon-pink flowers, 5 in. wide (12 cm), with a green throat. Copiously ruffled, the flowers last at least 16 hrs (extended blooms) but no more than 24 hours, opening up in the morning and withering during the forthcoming night, possibly replaced by another one on the same scape (flower stalk) the next day. This diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous) and ideal for containers or small gardens. Blooming in early to mid summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 16 in. tall (40 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). Won multiple awards, including the prestigious Stout Medal (Daylily's highest award)
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Siloam Merle Kent' (Daylily)
A remarkable small-flowered daylily, award-winner Hemerocallis 'Siloam Merle Kent' is a midseason Daylily which produces blooms of small, bright orchid-pink trumpets, 3.5 in. wide (9 cm), with a contrasting deep purple eye and a green throat. Its petals are rounded with pie crust edges and its lighter pink sepals are slightly recurved. This dwarf diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous) and won an impressive list of awards. Ideal for small gardens and containers! Blooming in midsummer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Spider Man' (Reblooming Daylily)
A very impressive Daylily, Hemerocallis 'Spider Man' is an eye-catching, early midseason Daylily which produces an abundance of extra large, star-shaped, vibrant crimson-red flowers, 7 in. wide (17 cm), with a contrasting golden-yellow throat. Blooming from mid to late summer, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). This tetraploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous) and enjoys an excellent reblooming performance. Won multiple awards, including the Honorable Mention (1993) and the Award of Merit (1998).
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My CollectionHemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' (Reblooming Daylily)
Among the most popular reblooming Daylilies, multiple award-winner Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' ranks very high! Why? It is compact, vigorous, fragrant and enjoys profuse blooms over an extremely long blooming period. This Miniature Daylily produces masses of golden trumpets, up to 2.75 in. wide (7 cm), with ruffled edges and small green throats atop mounds of arching, blade-like leaves. This diploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous). Blooming from early summer to fall, this clump-forming deciduous perennial grows up to 11 in. tall (28 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 12 in. (30 cm). Won multiple prestigious awards including the Silver Stout Award.
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Fabulous Reblooming Daylilies
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Here is a list of spectacular late blooming daylilies with blooms starting 1-6 weeks after the peak of the season and adding color and interest to the late summer or fall garden.
Top Daylilies - A list of Your Favorite Hemerocallis
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Garden Examples
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 9
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Heat Zones |
2 - 11
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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 |
Plant Family | Hemerocallis - Daylilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 9
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Heat Zones |
2 - 11
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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 |
Plant Family | Hemerocallis - Daylilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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