Daylily

Daylily is one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow in the Colorado Springs area. There are many cultivars available. They grow as large clumps of arching, sword-like leaves.

From July through August, the trumpet-shaped flowers appear. The flowers vary in size and color depending on the cultivar. Flowers tend to be short-lived, usually lasting only a day. Some cultivars have been bred to bloom repeatedly through the growing season.

Daylilies grow best with moderate moisture. If the location is too dry, they will be small and flower less than normal.

 

Daylily

Daylily is one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow in the Colorado Springs area. There are many cultivars available. They grow as large clumps of arching, sword-like leaves.

From July through August, the trumpet-shaped flowers appear. The flowers vary in size and color depending on the cultivar. Flowers tend to be short-lived, usually lasting only a day. Some cultivars have been bred to bloom repeatedly through the growing season.

Daylilies grow best with moderate moisture. If the location is too dry, they will be small and flower less than normal.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Hemerocallis spp.

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Pronunciation

hem-er-oh-KAL-iss

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Mature Height

2 to 4 ft.

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Mature Spread

2 to 4 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

orange, yellow, red

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Bloom time

mid-June through August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Central Europe to China, Japan

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 2-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,500 ft.

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