Daylilies are herbaceous perennials that are known for their brightly colored flowers and long blooming season. They grow from clumps of grass-like foliage and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. Daylily flowers can come in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, red, purple, and white. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and are drought tolerant once established. Daylilies are easy to care for and require minimal maintenance. They are also deer and rabbit resistant, making them a great choice for gardeners looking to add color and texture to their landscape.
Planning Your Garden With Daylilies
As you plan your garden, it's important to think about the spacing, size, light, and nutrient requirements of all of your plant and how they'll grow together.
Some plants require more water than others, while other plants require dry soil. At the same time, some plants prefer full sun, and other plants need the shade to survive.
By studying what each plant requires and planning ahead where all of your plants will grow best, you can optimize your garden space.
| Life Cycle | Daylilies are perennial plants. |
| USDA Zone | Daylilies are hardy in USDA Zones 3-10. |
| Cold Tolerance | Daylilies are quite cold-hardy and can tolerate temperatures as low as 25. |
| Days to harvest | Daylilies typically take between 60 and 90 days to reach maturity and be ready for harvest. |
| Average size | The average size of a full grown daylily plant is between 12 and 24 inches in height and width. |
| Spacing requirements | Daylilies prefer full sun and well-drained soil. When planting daylilies, space them 12 to 18 inches apart. |
| Sun tolerance | Daylilies are very tolerant of sun and can grow in full sun to partial shade. In general, the more sun they receive, the more flowers they will produce. |
| Shade tolerance | Daylilies are tolerant of a wide range of light levels, from full sun to partial shade. They prefer to be planted in an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but they can tolerate some shade. |
| Water requirements | Daylilies prefer moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. They need an inch of water per week during the growing season and should be watered deeply. During hot weather, they may need to be watered more frequently. |
| Fertilizer | The amount of fertilizer used when growing daylilies will depend on the type of fertilizer used, the soil type, and the age of the daylilies. Generally, a balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 should be applied at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds per 100 square feet of garden area. For established daylilies, a light application of fertilizer should be applied in the spring and again in the summer. |
| Soil pH | Daylilies prefer a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. |
Why Daylilies are Popular
People like to grow daylilies because they are easy to care for, they come in a variety of colors, they are drought tolerant, they bloom for a long period of time, and they can be divided and replanted easily.
Companion Plants For Daylilies
Companion planting is a great way to maximize your garden space and get the most out of your plants. By planting certain plants together, you can help each other thrive. In some cases, you can even help each other repel pests.
Popular companion plants for daylilies include:
Common Pests For Daylilies
Plant pests are a common problem for gardeners. By understanding what pests are common for your plants, you can take steps to prevent them from damaging your plants.
When you grow daylilies, keep an eye out for these common pests:
- snails
- thrips
- slugs
- aphids
- spider mites
USDA Zones
USDA zones are a popular way of determining which plants can grow in your area. Zones tell you when your average first and last frost date are, as well as how cold you can expect it to get in the winter.
Our site works best if you choose your zone from the list below. If you do not know your USDA zone, then you can use our zone map.
