A deciduous, clump-forming perennial with strap-like leaves to 80cm high, producing branching stems of pale, creamy yellow triangular flowers to 15cm across, with yellow throats and ruffled golden yellow edges, in late summer and sometimes into autumn.
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, well drained soil that doesn't dry out. Prefers full sun, flowering is likely to be reduced in shadier situations. Water freely from spring to summer. See Hemerocallis cultivation for details
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn, at least six weeks before the first frost. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour. Propagate from seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring; cultivars will not come true from seed.
Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished
May be susceptible to hemerocallis gall midge, aphids, red spider mite and thrips. Slugs and snails may damage young leaves.
May be susceptible to rust. In climates with alternating winter frosts and thaws, bacterial leaf and stem rot (spring sickness) may be a problem; in areas with high temperatures and high humidity, crown rot may cause damage.