Daylilies
Scientific Name: Hemerocallis spp.
Common names: Daylilies
Plant Type: Perennial (Evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous varieties.)
Lighting requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 1-4 feet
Width: 1-3 feet
Seasonal interest: Bloom times differ depending on variety. Some begin in March, most in May (midseason/peak season), and late varieties towards the end of summer. Individual flowers last a day. The blooming season typically lasts 4-5 weeks. Each flower lasts for one day.
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Deer resistance: Moderate (some varieties may be more resistant than others)
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Hardiness Zones: 3-10
Soil requirements: Well-drained, loamy soil
pH range: 6.0 - 7.5
Native to: Asia (primarily China, Korea, Japan)
Potential disease issues: Rust, leaf streak, crown rot
Varieties: Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro', Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me', Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'Â
Stella de Oro (aka Stella D'Oro) is a commonly recommended repeat blooming variety in Central Texas that can bloom much longer than 4-5 weeks (120-158 days, according to the National Gardening Association).
Fun fact: Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words hemera (day) and Kallos (beauty).