Great Companion Plants for your Daylilies

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are often called ‘perfect perennials’ because of their numerous qualities: showy flowers, a wide array of vibrant colors, drought tolerance, heat stress immunity, ability to grow in most hardiness zones, and low care requirements. Highly versatile, they are available in a wide range of colors, sizes, shapes, and patterns and easily please any picky gardener!

Companion planting is a crucial aspect of designing a beautiful and thriving garden. For daylilies (Hemerocallis), choosing the right companion plants can help create visually stunning contrasts and combinations. Here are some excellent companions for your daylilies.

• Hostas: With their lush foliage and shade tolerance, hostas are perfect companions for daylilies. The broad, textured leaves of hostas provide a beautiful contrast to the tall, graceful stems of daylilies.
• Ornamental Grasses: Grasses like switchgrass (Panicum) or fountain grass (Pennisetum) can complement the bold blooms and strappy foliage of daylilies with their fine texture and gentle movement.
• Salvia: The spiky blooms of salvia complement the trumpet-shaped flowers of daylilies. A popular choice is ‘May Night’ salvia, with its deep purple-blue flowers that contrast beautifully with many daylily colors.
• Phlox: Garden phlox, with their clusters of pink, white, or lavender flowers, pair well with daylilies, offering a color echo for the daylily blooms.
• Coneflowers (Echinacea): The daisy-like flowers of coneflowers and their height make them a good match for daylilies. They’re both low-maintenance and attract pollinators.
• Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia): Their golden yellow flowers and brown centers provide a bright contrast to many daylilies and their similar bloom times ensures your garden stays vibrant.
• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’: The thick, succulent leaves and late summer to fall blooming pink flowers of this sedum provide contrast and extend the color season in the garden.
• Irises: With their unique flower shape and wide variety of colors, irises make a striking pairing with daylilies.
• Shasta Daisy: Their white petals and yellow centers provide a cool contrast to the vibrant colors of daylilies.

Remember to consider factors like sun requirements, soil type, and water needs when choosing companion plants. These companions not only create an aesthetically pleasing garden but can also help in reducing pests and improving plant health.

Fabulous at creating a brilliantly colored perennial garden, their display can be further enhanced and spiced up by adding other contrasting perennial plants.

Here is a list of great companion plants for your daylilies. Make sure you select a combination of spring, summer, and fall blooming perennials or shrubs to enjoy a long season of breathtaking blooms!