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Yellow Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Yellow'

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Overview

The Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') is a perennial favorite, offering sunny, trumpet-shaped blooms up to 6 inches wide atop 1-3 foot tall scapes. These hardy plants thrive in USDA zones 3-9, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, and bloom prolifically from early to mid-summer. Low maintenance, they're perfect for mass plantings, borders, or as vibrant splashes of color in mixed beds.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — The Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') is a perennial favorite
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — The Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') is a perennial favoriteYellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — These hardy plants thrive in USDA zones 3-9Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soilYellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — and bloom prolifically from early to mid-summerYellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — Low maintenance, they're perfect for mass plantings, borders, or as vibrant splashes of color in mixed bedsYellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — bright yellow hue with blooms that typically measure between 3 to 4 inches across+32

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — trumpet-shaped blooms up to 6 inches wide atop 1-3 foot tall scapes
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — The Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') is a perennial favorite
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — These hardy plants thrive in USDA zones 3-9
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — and bloom prolifically from early to mid-summer
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — Low maintenance, they're perfect for mass plantings, borders, or as vibrant splashes of color in mixed beds
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — bright yellow hue with blooms that typically measure between 3 to 4 inches across
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — This cultivar displays a cheerful
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — Each trumpet-shaped flower is a burst of sunshine
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — erect scapes that can reach heights of 24 to 30 inches.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — the Yellow Daylily is remarkably adaptable
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — tolerating a variety of soil conditions
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — from well-drained loams to heavier clays
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — Optimal flowering is achieved in full sun to partial shade
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — the plant demonstrates good drought tolerance once established
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best performance
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — simplifying maintenance requirements.<br><br>The foliage consists of long
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — roughly 16 to 20 inches in length
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — green texture to the garden when the plant is not in bloom
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — that form a dense clump and add lush
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — They blend harmoniously with other perennials and provide long-lasting color from early to mid-summer
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — with some varieties offering re-blooming capabilities
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — An added benefit is their appealing resistance to pests and diseases
Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Yellow') — which makes them an ideal candidate for a low-maintenance landscape

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