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.
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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
Botanic Name
Hemerocallis spp.
Pronunciation
hem-er-oh-KAL-iss
Mature Height
2 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 4 ft.
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.
Flower Color
orange, yellow, red
Bloom time
mid-June through August
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Central Europe to China, Japan
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
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