Hemerocallis ‘Baja’ (Daylily)

Hemerocallis ‘Baja’ (Daylily) is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial boasting a profusion of large, fiery red flowers, 6 in. across (15 cm), adorned with a yellow-green throat. Blooming from early to mid-summer, the attractive blossoms are held neatly above its compact mound of arching, sword-like leaves. Each flower typically lasts no more than 24 hours (thus the common name ‘Daylily’). This early midseason tetraploid daylily is excellent for mass plantings, erosion control, and perennial borders.

• Grows up to 26-30 in. tall (65-75 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
• Thrives in full sun to part sun in average, moist, but well-drained soils. While it performs well in a wide range of soils, fertile loam is preferred. Tolerates heat and summer humidity, but thorough watering is required to ensure its foliage remains attractive.
• An ideal choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, as a ground cover or in containers near the patio.
• Thrives in full sun or part sun in average, moist, well-drained soils. While it performs well in a wide range of soils, fertile loam is preferred. Tolerates heat and summer humidity, but thorough watering is required to ensure its foliage remains attractive.
• Daylilies attract butterflies and hummingbirds but are toxic to cats. Rabbits tend to avoid daylilies.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for mites, aphids, thrips, or daylily rust.
• The best time to plant Daylilies is in early fall or early spring.
• After flowering, remove spent blooms and seedpods to improve the appearance and encourage rebloom. When all the flowers on a scape are finished, cut off the scape close to ground level. Remove dead foliage from daylilies as they die back in the fall.