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Happy Returns Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

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Overview

The Happy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') is a reliable perennial famed for its delightful, lemon-yellow blooms. This continuous bloomer stands about 18 inches tall, with a similar spread, and flowers generously from early summer until fall. Its hardiness zones range from 3 to 9, with low maintenance needs, making it ideal for a variety of garden settings. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–11Type Perennial

Happy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') — or as a bright addition to container gardens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Liliaceae

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Happy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') — With an average height of 18 inches and a spread up to 24 inches

Happy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') — Its hardiness zones range from 3 to 9

Happy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

Happy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns') — making it ideal for a variety of garden settings

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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