Daylilies are well-loved, and some gardeners call them “perfect perennials.” These plants produce grass-like foliage that arches gracefully toward the ground. From this foliage grows tall, sturdy stems that produce clusters of flower buds. These open to the famous lily-like blossoms.
The only downside is that their blossoms only last one day. There are reblooming varieties available that lengthen the overall bloom time of your plant, which is a great trait if you love daylilies.
With so many varieties available at garden centers and especially through online plant markets, it can be very overwhelming to select a daylily that is perfect for your garden. In this article, I have listed 63 daylily varieties that I find beautiful and accessible for gardeners. Let’s dig in!
Hemerocallis ‘Alabama Jubilee’
‘Alabama Jubilee’ features 7-inch wide orange flowers with ruffled petals and a red halo.
 | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Alabama Jubilee’ |
|---|---|
 | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
 | height 2-3 feet |
 | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Alabama Jubilee’ produces 7-inch wide flowers with perfectly ruffled petals. These flowers are orange with a red halo and a light green throat. ‘Alabama Jubilee’ tolerates the sunshine and shows little signs of fading. Plant this bright orange perennial amongst your other vibrant perennials or in a neutral zone for a punch of color.
Hemerocallis ‘Always Afternoon’
This daylily features early-blooming, large raspberry-pink flowers with a deep purple halo.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Always Afternoon’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Always Afternoon’ is a pretty early-blooming daylily. The large flowers open in a raspberry shade of pink. The halo around the green throat is a deep purple.
‘Always Afternoon’ has typical foliage for a daylily and is semi-evergreen in warmer climates. ‘Always Afternoon’ is a multi-award winner and makes an excellent addition to your garden spaces.
Hemerocallis ‘American Revolution’
‘American Revolution’ offers a deep red, nearly black hue in large, six-inch flowers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘American Revolution’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
I give you ‘American Revolution ‘ for a deep red, nearly black pop of color to your garden. This stunning variety produces large flowers that reach nearly six inches in diameter. Its beautiful petals surround a brightly contrasting green throat.
Dark daylilies such as ‘American Revolution’ benefit from some afternoon shade. This maintains the color of the flowers. The sun can bleach out the darker daylily shades.
Hemerocallis ‘Anzac’
This mid-season bloomer features abundant, large, seven-inch red flowers with a light green throat.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Anzac’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Anzac’ is a lovely red daylily that blooms in mid-season. These flowers are abundant as well as large, reaching diameters of seven inches! The red petals surround a light green throat.
‘Anzac’ is a reblooming daylily. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers and a longer bloom period.
Hemerocallis ‘Apricot Sparkles’
Don’t miss the peach daylily with luscious, ruffled, sparkling flowers up to four inches.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Apricot Sparkles’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
Do not allow this peach daylily to pass you by. ‘Apricot sparkles’ produces luscious flowers with ruffled edges. The peach color sparkles in the sunlight, almost like it is covered in crushed diamonds. These flowers reach up to four inches in diameter.
‘Apricot Sparkles’ has a very long bloom period. Snip away spent blossoms to encourage this bloom period to continue.
Hemerocallis ‘August Frost’
‘August Frost’ offers large, nearly white flowers with a hint of yellow, blooming late into fall.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘August Frost’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
If you love light yellow flowers in your garden, ‘August Frost’ is such a light yellow it is nearly white. The pop of yellow comes into play with a fine edging along each petal and a golden yellow throat. These pretty flowers are large, reaching up to six inches in diameter.
‘August Frost’ does not bloom until late summer, but the bloom period lasts into the fall, adding a subtle pop of color to gardens that have probably begun to wind down.
Hemerocallis ‘Autumn Accent’
‘Autumn Accent’ daylily features large red flowers, perfect for fall accents.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Autumn Accent’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 3-4 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
The name of this daylily variety says it all, ‘Autumn Accent’. These large flowers bloom in the perfect tones to accent your fall garden. Large crimson petals surround a lime-green throat for a perfect color combination.
Bred in 1965, this variety remains very popular today. Plant ‘Autumn Accent’ in an area of your garden that needs late summer or early fall color.
Hemerocallis ‘Aztec Gold’
This daylily offers a beautiful display of thin-petaled, yellow-gold blossoms.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Aztec Gold’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Aztec Gold’ produces a beautiful display of yellow-gold blossoms. The petals of these flowers are thinner than some of the other daily varieties, giving ‘Aztec gold’ a starry look’. The deep green foliage provides the perfect accent to these rich golden flowers.
‘Aztec Gold’ is a great choice if you are looking for a ground cover plant. The flowers only last one day, but the foliage will remain attractive throughout the growing season.
Hemerocallis ‘Baja’
This daylily features fiery red petals with a bright yellow throat.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Baja’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Baja’ is a fiery daylily. With primarily red petals, this one is set aflame with its bright yellow throat. The blossoms reach up to six inches in diameter and bloom beautifully over the arching foliage.
‘Baja’ blooms in the middle of the summer. Plant it en masse for the best visual impact and erosion control.
Hemerocallis ‘Bama Bound’
This daylily features large, deep red blossoms with a golden yellow throat.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Bama Bound’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Bama Bound’ produces large, deep red blossoms. These five-inch blossoms also have a golden yellow throat. Each of these petals is deeply fluffed.
‘Bama Bound’ is a great choice for gardeners who desire a dark daylily but don’t have any afternoon sun. This variety is sunfast and won’t fade. Additionally, award-winning ‘Bama Bound’ will not disappoint.
Hemerocallis ‘Barbara Mitchell’
This is a light pink variety with ruffled, velvety petals.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Barbara Mitchell’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Barbara Mitchell’ is a lovely light pink daylily. Within the soft pink petals lies a green throat. The petals are ruffled and velvety, creating a dreamlike bloom throughout your garden.
This daylily has won multiple awards, making a tried and true variety for your gardens. Plant ‘Barbara Mitchell’ where your spring bulbs were once blooming to keep a soft color show in your garden throughout the season.
Hemerocallis ‘Bela Lugosi’
This is a purple variety with rich, deep petals and multiple awards.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Bela Lugosi’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Bela Lugosi’ is a stunner of a purple daylily. The rich and deep purple petals surround a lime green throat for stunning contrast. Unlike many darker daylilies, ‘Bela Lugosi’ doesn’t fade in the sunlight and makes a great option for gardeners with lots of sun!
This plant has won multiple awards for its beauty and performance, including the Lenington All-American Award, which is given to varieties that perform well across the country. It’s an excellent choice for your first daylily or to add to an expanding daylily garden.
Hemerocallis ‘Bess Ross’
This is a red daylily with long, curling petals, perfect for containers or group plantings.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Bess Ross’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Bess Ross’ is a bright cherry red daylily that instantly brightens your gardens. The petals are long and thin and curl away from the flower’s golden yellow throat. The flowers are smaller in size, reaching just over four inches wide.
Plant ‘Bess Ross’ as an addition to a flowering container, or plant them in a group for maximum color impact!
Hemerocallis ‘Bettylen’
Compact and fragrant, ‘Bettylen’ is a reblooming daylily with frilly purple flowers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Bettylen’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Bettylen’ may be a compact variety, but its purple flowers reach up to five inches in diameter! Each petal is frilly or toothed with a creamy white edge. Their scent is intoxicatingly fragrant. ‘Bettylen’ is a reblooming daylily that keeps the color coming all season long.
Plant ‘Bettylen’ where you can enjoy her pretty flowers and their aroma, possibly around a patio or in containers.
Hemerocallis ‘Buttered Popcorn’
This daylily has six-inch yellow blossoms that emit a delightful fragrance.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Buttered Popcorn’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
If you are in search of a pure, rich yellow daylily, look no further than ‘Buttered Popcorn’. This variety produces six-inch blossoms in a bright and buttery yellow with a light green throat.
‘Buttered popcorn’ is a fragrant daylily, and I encourage you to plant this variety where you can enjoy the aroma, even if it is short-lived.
Hemerocallis ‘Canadian Border Patrol’
This unique and striking daylily features whitish blossoms with purple accents.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Canadian Border Patrol’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
This lovely daylily is unique and a must-add to your gardens. ‘Canadian Border Patrol’ produces creamy white flowers with a pop of purple in a halo around the throat. These ruffled petals also have a lovely ribbon of purple along the edges.
The ‘Canadian Border Patrol’ is a reblooming daylily. The first round of blossoms arrive in early to mid-summer. With some deadheading, your daylily will produce more flowers later in the season.
Hemerocallis ‘Centerton One’
Distinctive ‘Centerton One’ daylily, with orange ruffled petals, benefits from deadheading.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Centerton One’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Centerton One’ is a lovely orange daylily that should not be grouped in with the invasive daylily, as they have a similar look. This variety boasts soft orange ruffled petals with a deep orange halo surrounding a green throat.
‘Centerton One’ is a reblooming daylily that blooms on and off throughout the summer months. Deadhead as the blooms fade to keep the foliage looking neat.
Hemerocallis ‘Charles Johnston’
This red daylily, with rounded petals, benefits from afternoon sun.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Charles Johnston’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Charles Johnston’ is a very attractive red daylily. These red petals are rounded and slightly ruffled, while the flower features a bright yellow throat. The blossoms reach widths of six inches.
As with most other red daylilies, ‘Charles Johnston’ benefits from a bit of afternoon sun to prevent any fading of the brightly colored blossoms. It blooms from early to mid-summer and reblooms later in the season.
Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Apache’
This mid-summer bloomer features red, non-fading flowers with yellow throats.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Chicago Apache’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Chicago Apache’ is a deep red blooming daylily that opens in mid-summer. These bold flowers have a slightly ruffled edge to their petals and a bright yellow throat.
The richly colored flowers don’t fade in the sun, so plant them in abundance! Before and after blooming, ‘Chicago Apache’ produces slender foliage in an attractive shade of green.
Hemerocallis ‘Christmas Is’
With red petals and a lime green throat, this lily blooms in early to mid-summer.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Christmas Is’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
Unfortunately, this daylily does not bloom during the holiday season because the bi-colored ‘Christmas Is’ would make the perfect decoration. Crimson red petals surround a lime green throat. The flowers stretch to just shy of five inches wide.
‘Christmas Is’ blooms from early to mid-summer. This is a multi-award-winning daylily that deserves a spot in your bold-colored gardens.
Hemerocallis ‘Crimson Pirate’
This daylily, with red petals, belongs to the spider daylily group.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Crimson Pirate’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Crimson Pirate’ is a well-loved variety of daylily. The bold red petals reach nearly five inches wide. Their midribs are a lighter shade of red, while the eye is a deeper shade. All three of these reds surround a golden yellow throat.
‘Crimson pirate’ is a member of the spider daylily group, which features pointy petals that tend to be much longer than the flower is wide for a dramatic effect.
Hemerocallis ‘Destined to See’
This daylily offers multiple colors and a lovely fragrance.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Destined to See’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 5-9 |
For a spunky splash of color and intoxicating fragrance plant, choose ‘Destined to See.’ These large flowers are creamy with a vibrant contrast from the purple halo that surrounds its chartreuse throat. These three colors together create a beautiful mid-season floral display.
‘Destined to See’ is an award-winning daylily that’s a prize in any garden. Plant this variety along a walkway where you can admire the flower’s aroma.
Hemerocallis ‘Early Snow’
This daylily features white flowers with a touch of yellow.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Early Snow’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Early Snow’ produces large ivory-white flowers with hints of yellow along the edges of the ruffled petals. The throat of these flowers is yellow-green, adding a lovely pop of color. The flowers bloom nicely above the branching grassy foliage.
Interplant ‘Early Snow’ with your daffodils for a uniform look throughout most of the growing season. This variety is reblooming, opening first in the early summer and again later in the season.
Hemerocallis El Desperado’
These mid-season-blooming daylilies feature yellow blossoms with a plum halo.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘El Desperado’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘El desperado’ offers a classically beautiful daylily blossom. Each yellow flower is adorned with a plum halo around a deeper yellowish-green throat. These large flowers bloom over their compact yet reaching foliage.
‘El Desperado’ opens in mid-season. Plant them in your perennial beds or large containers for beautiful season-long foliage with a fun pop of color.
Hemerocallis ‘Elegant Candy’
‘Elegant Candy’ daylilies, have nearly five-inch pink flowers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Elegant Candy’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
The perfect pink daylily for your sunniest gardens just might be ‘Elegant Candy’. These flowers are nearly five inches wide and have the most gorgeous hue of pink. The throat of each flower is green and surrounded by a red halo. Each of the petals is ruffled, giving a dash of elegance.
‘Elegant candy’ is a fragrant daylily and should be planted where you can enjoy the aroma. Place this variety in containers or along the edge of a patio.
Hemerocallis ‘Entrapment’
This daylily, a beautiful light purple variety, blooms mid-season and is great for sunny gardens.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Entrapment’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Entrapment’ is a beautiful light purple to pink daylily. The throat of ‘Entrapment’ is a bright yellow-green. The wide six-inch blossoms bloom perfectly over their green arching foliage.
‘Entrapment’ is a mid-season blooming daylily, providing perfect summer color. Add this variety to your sunny gardens or large containers.
Hemerocallis ‘Fairy Tale Pink’
This soft daylily features apricot flowers with yellow accents.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Fairy Tale Pink’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-11 |
If you want a soft and lovely daylily for your garden, ‘fairy tale pink’ is a perfect choice. This daylily produces apricot-colored flowers with yellow splashes on the petals.
‘Fairy tale pink’ is a reblooming daylily variety. The foliage is long, and its simple leaves grow in large clumps that fill your gardens quickly.
Hemerocallis ‘Fooled Me’
This a bi-colored daylily with six-inch flowers that has extended blooming.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Fooled Me’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Fooled me’ is a bright bi-colored daylily. The flowers on this variety reach widths of nearly six inches. The brightly colored petals are golden yellow with a red eye. They have a ribbon of red along the edges of the petals as well.
‘Fooled me’ is an extended blooming daylily. This means that the blossoms on this variety last longer than some other varieties. But still, on average, not much longer than one day.
Hemerocallis ‘Frans Hals’
This daylily features yellow and orange blossoms that bloom in mid to late summer.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Frans Hals’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Frans Hals’ is a unique and very popular variety. The outer petals of these fun blossoms are yellow, while the inner petals are rich orange with a yellow rib. The flowers look like a sunburst right in your garden. Each flower grows to widths of nearly five inches.
‘Frans Hals’ is an award-winner. This beauty of a daylily blooms from mid to late summer. Add this to a garden with earlier blooming types to keep the color coming all summer long.
Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’
A beloved white daylily with ruffled blossoms, this one has several awards.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Gentle Shepherd’ is a fan favorite when it comes to white daylilies. With ruffled flowers that reach up to five inches in diameter, it is easy to see why this beauty graces so many gardens. The throat of these flowers is a yellowish-green.
‘Gentle Shepherd’ is an award-winning daylily, including the Award of Garden Merit in 1987 as well as honorable mention awards. It blooms from early summer through midsummer.
Hemerocallis ‘Hall’s Pink’
‘Hall’s Pink,’ a peachy daylily with five-inch blossoms.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Hall’s Pink’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Hall’s Pink’ is a perfect peachy-pink daylily variety. The flowers are five inches in diameter. The peach petals are perfectly offset by a warm yellow halo, giving them a glowing quality.
‘Hall’s Pink’ blooms throughout the middle and end of the summer. Plant this variety with your purple perennials for a lovely contrast.
Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’
This variety impresses with abundant small flowers, ideal for mass plantings.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 3-4 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Hyperion’ is a lovely yellow daylily. While the flowers on other varieties may be large and fascinating, ‘Hyperion’ produces a ton of small yellow flowers with green throats.
Therefore, ‘Hyperion’ makes the biggest statement when it is planted en masse. This variety emits a sweet fragrance and is best enjoyed along a walkway or patio.
Hemerocallis ‘Imperial Lemon’
This is a stunning daylily with reblooming capabilities in early to mid-summer.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Imperial Lemon’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Imperial Lemon’ is a beautiful yellow variety for a traditional garden. The large petals are solid yellow, accompanied by a lime green throat, offering just enough contrast.
Lucky for all of us, this award-winning daylily is also a reblooming variety. The first round of the blossoms appear in early to mid-summer, with the following rounds later in the season.
Hemerocallis ‘Irish Envy’
‘Irish Envy’ is an early-bloomer with ruffled, luminous yellow-green petals and evergreen foliage.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Irish Envy’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 5-9 |
‘Irish Envy’ is a lovely yellow-green daylily. The petals are a light and delicate shade of yellow that intensifies to green in the throat of the flower. The petals are ruffled and luminous, floating against the green foliage.
‘Irish Envy’ blooms early in the season and continues to do so until first frost. A bonus is that the sedgy foliage is evergreen, lush, and doesn’t leave bare spots in your gardens.
Hemerocallis ‘Janice Brown’
This is a popular, award-winning daylily with pink flowers and a deep halo.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ’Janice Brown’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Janice Brown’ is one of the most popular daylilies amongst enthusiasts. The variety produces flowers that are about four inches in diameter. When they open, they reveal bright pink petals with a deeper pink halo that surrounds a green throat.
This multi-award-winning daylily received the Stout Medal in 1994, which is the highest honor a daylily can receive. ‘Janice Brown’ deserves a front and center space in your garden and would make a great choice for a cottage-style garden.
Hemerocallis ‘Jedi Free Spirit’
This fragrant daylily has pink, deeply ruffled flowers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Jedi Free Spirit’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Jedi Free Spirit’ is a very pretty pink daylily. The five-inch flowers have deep ink veining throughout their surface, with a yellow watermark and a green throat. The petals are deeply ruffled, giving the plant a luxurious appearance.
‘Jedi Free Spirit’ has won numerous awards over the years, proving that it is not only a beautiful plant but a dependable one as well. The bloom is fragrant and should be planted where you can enjoy it.
Hemerocallis ‘Karen Sue’
This bi-colored daylily has cream and pink petals resembling stargazers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Karen Sue’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Karen Sue’ is a unique bi-colored daylily. The flowers on this variety are about five inches in diameter. The petals are cream with contrasting pink markings. Its throat is yellow. The combination of colors gives the appearance of a stargazer lily.
‘Karen Sue’ is an award-winning variety. Be sure to give this plant a star spot in your garden so it can receive all of the attention that it deserves.
Hemerocallis ‘Lies and Lipstick’
This is a reblooming daylily with large pink flowers and red accents.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Lies and Lipstick’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Lies and lipstick’ makes quite a colorful splash in perennial gardens. This variety produces large pink flowers reaching over five inches. These have a cherry red eye and edging to each petal. The throat is greenish-gold.
‘Lies and Lipstick’ is an award-winning daylily that reblooms. It opens once in the middle of the summer and again later in the season.
Hemerocallis ‘Little Business’
This is a popular dwarf daylily with raspberry flowers, yellow throats, and blue-green foliage.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Little Business’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 12-18 inches |
| | hardiness zones 4-11 |
‘Little Business’ is a popular variety that is loaded with raspberry-colored flowers. Their throats are a citrusy yellow, creating a dramatic contrast. This variety is semi-evergreen in warmer climates.
Plant this dwarf along the front edges of a perennial garden, or use it as a border plant along a walkway. The blue-green foliage remains attractive until the cool weather sets in.
Hemerocallis ‘Little Grapette’
This is a dwarf daylily with deep fuchsia blossoms and grass-like foliage.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Little Grapette’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 12-24 inches |
| | hardiness zones 4-11 |
Small but mighty, ‘Little Grapette’ is loved not only for its charming blossoms but also for its fine, almost spindly foliage. The flowers have a slightly ruffled edge and bloom in a rich shade of deep pink with a yellow throat.
Plant yours in groups for a stunning display.
Hemerocallis ‘Lullaby Baby’
This is a small daylily with soft blossoms and reliable performance.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Lullaby Baby’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Lullaby Baby’ is a soft pink daylily. The throat of these pretty flowers is a shade of light green. Although they are on the smaller side, only reaching about three inches in diameter, this variety produces plenty over the semi-evergreen leaves.
‘Lullaby Baby’ has won multiple awards for its dependability and beauty. The pale pink lends itself nicely to many different garden styles but would be beautiful in a cottage-style garden.
Hemerocallis ‘Marse Connell’
This is a striking, star-shaped red daylily with long, pointed petals and evergreen foliage.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Marse Connell’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 3-4 feet |
| | hardiness zones 5-9 |
‘Marse Connell’ is a beautiful red daylily. With pointed petals that give this flower a star shape, it glows in crimson with a deep golden-yellow throat. These bloom sturdily atop lance-shaped, evergreen foliage.
This variety is a spider daylily, which means that the petals are extremely long compared to their width. This gives the daylily a sharp and stunning appearance. Plant ‘Marse Connell’ along a walkway where you could use some evergreen foliage and bright pops of red and yellow.
Hemerocallis ‘Marque Moon’
This is a branched daylily with luxurious creamy blooms and ruffled petals.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Marque Moon’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
If you love daffodils, this is a great daylily for you. ‘Marque Moon’ blooms in a luxurious creamy yellow. The petals are ruffled and have a yellow ribbon around their edges. This heavily branched daylily produces up to 40 buds per plant!
‘Marque Moon’ is a late mid-season blooming daylily. Plant this variety in a space in your garden that can use a splash of color in the late summer.
Hemerocallis ‘Mary Todd’
This is a classic daylily with yellow petals; it’s dependable and award-winning.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Mary Todd’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-9 |
‘Mary Todd’ is a classically popular daylily. With its true yellow and ruffled petals, this variety is easy to fit into your garden. For warm-weather growers, ‘Mary Todd’ is semi-evergreen, keeping your plantings green and full year-round.
This variety won multiple awards based on beauty, strength, and dependability. Plant it in a grouping for a beautiful swath of summertime yellow throughout our gardens.
Hemerocallis ‘Mauna Loa’
This is a lovely orange daylily with ruffled petals, blooming early to mid-summer.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Mauna Loa’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Mauna loa’ is a beautiful option if you are seeking an orange daylily. The petals are lightly ruffled and surround a yellow-green throat. Its flowers reach about five inches wide.
You will find ‘Mauna Loa’ blooming from early to mid-summer. Plant this variety together en masse with other ‘Mauna Loa’ daylilies or with other varieties for a fun multi-colored garden.
Hemerocallis ‘Moses’ Fire’
‘Moses’ Fire’ is a stunning double daylily with red flowers and reblooming tendencies.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Moses’ Fire’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Moses’ Fire’ is a beautiful double daylily. This variety boasts bright red flowers with golden edges and a green throat. ‘Moses’ fire’ is a reblooming daylily filling your garden with season-long color.
‘Moses’ Fire’ is a multi-award winning daylily. Its accolades include the Ida Munson Award, which honors the most stunning double-flowered daylily of the year.
Hemerocallis ‘New Tangerine Twist’
This is a large, gorgeous daylily with orange, pink, and gold.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘New Tangerine Twist’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘New Tangerine Twist’ is a gorgeous daylily variety. These flowers have combinations of varying shades of orange, rose pink, and gold. The result is just delicious. The flowers are large, nearly reaching seven inches in diameter.
Plant ‘New Tangerine Twist’ where you need a pop of summer color. The colorful nature of these flowers would blend nicely with coneflowers or black-eyed Susans.
Hemerocallis ‘Persian Ruby’
‘Persian Ruby’ is a stunning, multi-award-winning daylily with large, deep purple-maroon flowers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Persian Ruby’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Persian Ruby’ is an absolute stunner of a daylily. With nearly eight-inch flowers, it is just about impossible for this variety not to make a statement in your gardens. The petals are deep purple-red, with a golden yellow throat.
The colors of this multi-award-winning daylily benefit from a bit of afternoon shade to prevent the color from fading. ‘Persian ruby’ is a great daylily to pep up your front steps or plant a few near a walkway.
Hemerocallis ‘Pink Damask’
This is an award-winning daylily with star-like pink flowers, offering beauty and dependability.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Pink Damask’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Pink Damask’ is a beautiful pink daylily. The petals are long and narrow, giving the blossoms a star-like quality. These pretty pink flowers have a thick midrib and a yellowish-green throat.
The variety won a few awards, including the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. You can plant yours in your garden, knowing it grows beautifully and dependably.
Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Blue Eyes’
This mid-summer bloomer with lovely pink flowers is heat-tolerant and fire-resistant.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Prairie Blue Eyes’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-11 |
‘Prairie Blue Eyes’ is one of my personal favorites. Blooming in mid-summer, the flowers are a lovely shade of pinkish-lavender with yellow-green throats.
Before and after blooming, the ‘prairie blue eyes’ foliage remains attractive until the first frost. This variety is particularly tolerant of heat and humidity and is a great option for firewise landscapes.
Hemerocallis ‘Primal Scream’
This is a massive, orange daylily blooming from mid to late summer.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Primal Scream’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Primal Scream’ is a wildly popular orange daylily variety. The ruffled petals are a rich tangerine with light green throats. Its flowers are massive, reaching nearly eight inches across.
‘Primal Scream’ blooms from mid to late summer. This beautiful variety is dependable and won multiple awards for its beauty and performance. Mix ‘Primal Scream’ in with other daylilies or with other perennials for a luscious pop of color.
Hemerocallis ‘Purple de Oro’
This is a compact daylily with purple petals and yellow throats, ideal for borders or containers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Purple de Oro’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
While this may be a smaller daylily, its colorful blossoms pack a punch. ‘Purple de Oro’ produces plum-colored petals with golden yellow throats. This variety blooms flowers all summer long.
Plant ‘Purple de Oro’ in your border beds, or add them to a container garden for season-long beauty.
Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’
This is an award-winning reblooming daylily with rosy-pink blossoms.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Rosy Returns’ is one of the most favored reblooming daylilies out there. The blossoms are rosy pink, with a deeper pink eye surrounding a yellow-green throat. This color combination is rich and splashy at the same time.
Not only is ‘Rosy Returns’ a reblooming daylily, but it is also a long blooming one. The first round of flowers bloom in early summer, with more blossoms to come later in the season. ‘Rosy Returns’ also won the Honorable Mention award from the American Daylily Society.
Hemerocallis ‘Ruby Spider’
This is a larger daylily with flat, red petals ideal for impactful mass plantings.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Ruby Spider’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Ruby spider’ is a larger daylily variety. Sporting wide flat petals, these flowers bloom in a deep, rich red with striking yellow throats. The foliage is like the rest of the daylily group, but these leaves are wider than the others—plant in a large grouping for the best impact.
Hemerocallis ‘Ruffled Apricot’
This is an elegant daylily with gold flowers featuring a ruffled edge.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Ruffled Apricot’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Ruffled Apricot’ is a lovely daylily variety. It produces flowers in a sweet shade of peach with a light pink. The petals have a ruffled edge, which adds to the elegance of this variety.
This is an early mid-season blooming daylily, which means blossoms appear in the early summer. ‘Ruffled Apricot’ has a bit of a longer bloom period than other daylilies.
Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Amazing Grace’
‘Siloam Amazing Grace’ is a vibrant, long-blooming daylily with large, ruffled yellow flowers.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Amazing Grace’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Siloam Amazing Grace’ blooms beautiful ruffled flowers in a delightful shade of yellow. These reach up to nearly six inches in diameter. This long blooming daylily variety provides a bit more color to your gardens.
‘Siloam Amazing Grace’ is another fantastic flower that blooms in the early summer. While a large grouping of this variety would be stunning, it can stand on its own.
Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Double Classic’
This is a stunning daylily with double, ruffled pink flowers for dreamlike gardens.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Double Classic’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
If you are seeking a truly beautiful daylily, ‘Siloam Double Classic’ is the perfect choice. This variety grows true double flowers in a soft shade of pink. Each petal is heavily ruffled and leads the way to a bright green throat. The elegant blossoms reach five inches wide.
‘Siloam Double Classic’ won multiple prestigious awards, including the Stout Medal, which is the highest award given by the American Hemerocallis Society. Plant this variety in mass for a dreamlike display, and be sure to add it to your cottage-style gardens.
Hemerocallis ‘Spacecoast Sea shells’
This is a reblooming daylily with five-inch creamy flowers edged in purple.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Spacecoast Sea Shells’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 5-9 |
‘Spacecoast Sea Shells’ is a beauty of a daylily with five-inch creamy flowers. These have a purple edge to their frilly petals as well as a purple eye. Plant this one throughout your beds or in containers. Because this is a reblooming daylily, you will have flowers and color all season long.
This beauty received multiple honors, including the Lenington All-American Award for best performance over a wide geographic area in 2020.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’
This is a shade-tolerant daylily that blooms profusely; deadheading promotes extended flowering.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Stella de Oro’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 8-12 inches |
| | hardiness zones 3-10 |
This is quite possibly the most well-known daylily on the market. Whereas most others require full sun, ‘Stella de Oro’ is tolerant of a bit of shade. It simply bursts with a profusion of yellow blossoms.
If you deadhead these flowers shortly after they pass, you encourage a second round of blooming, which takes this plant right into the fall. Plant in a mass for maximum impact.
Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’
This glamorous daylily has pink-coral flowers, a red eye, and slender foliage.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Strawberry Candy’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 12-26 inches |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Strawberry candy’ pumps up the glam in your garden. The candy pinkish-coral flowers have a red eye surrounding the yellow throat, creating a bi-colored visage. The foliage of this plant is slender, arching, and a lovely deep shade of green.
This variety extra beautiful and should be featured somewhere that it will not be missed, such as a front step.
Hemerocallis ‘Strutter’s Ball’
This purple daylily has rich plum blossoms and an award-winning profile.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis ‘Strutter’s Ball’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 2-3 feet |
| | hardiness zones 3-9 |
‘Strutter’s Ball’ is a renowned purple variety, and once you get a peek at these blossoms, you will understand why. The variety produces six-inch blossoms in a rich, almost plum shade of purple. Each flower has a small white watermark on the petals just above the yellow-green throat.
‘Strutter’s Ball’ is an award-winner. This variety has sturdy branches that are loaded with flower buds. Be prepared for the flower explosion in midsummer.
Hemerocallis ‘Summer Wine’
Grow ‘Summer Wine’ for its large mauve blossoms and green, slender foliage.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Summer Wine’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-11 |
Gardeners love ‘Summer Wine.’ This popular variety grows large mauve-colored blossoms accented with a yellow throat.
The foliage of ‘summer wine’ is long and slender and remains green throughout the summer and into the fall. Use this daylily in your perennial beds or as a border plant.
Hemerocallis ‘Swirling Water’
This flower earns Honorable Mention for its purple petals with cream-colored stripes.
| | botanical name Hemerocallis x ‘Swirling Water’ |
|---|---|
| | sun requirements Full sun to partial shade |
| | height 1-2 feet |
| | hardiness zones 4-11 |
‘Swirling water’ is a very pretty daylily variety. Its beauty won this variety the Honorable Mention from the American Hemerocallis Society. Purple petals unfurl to reveal cream-colored stripes and a yellow throat for a beautiful contrast.
It blooms in early to mid-summer and makes a great addition to a flower garden in need of a pick-me-up after the spring-blooming flowers fade.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, daylily shopping can be overwhelming. Select varieties that bloom in the colors that suit your garden. If you are a true daylily lover, plant varieties that bloom at different times to keep the blossoms in your yard all summer long.
