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Early Blooming Daylilies

Extra Early Season Daylilies, Early Season Daylilies, Early Midseason 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.

Since their vibrant blooms grace the garden over what appears to be a relatively short time (1 to 5 weeks - depending on daylily varieties and your area), you may want to extend their bloom season by selecting varieties with extra early, early or early midseason bloom times.

Another way of extending the floral display of your daylilies is to select reblooming daylily varieties, which will bloom more than once during a single season. Some of these bloom early (e.g., May or June) and then repeat in the fall. Others have a succession of bloom periods, one shortly after another for several months.

Here is a list of spectacular early blooming daylilies with blooms starting as early as March or April in the South, May or June in the North. Please note however that bloom times are approximate and highly depend on the weather conditions. You may want to check our list of late flowering daylily varieties too!​

Guide Information

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
Plant Family Hemerocallis - Daylilies
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid)
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
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
Plant Family Hemerocallis - Daylilies
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid)
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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