Daylilies are cherished for their vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms that bring dynamic color to gardens. These hardy perennials thrive in a range of climates, offering diverse hues and forms to suit various landscapes. Their ability to bloom profusely makes them a staple in borders, containers, or slopes.
Each flower lasts a single day, but the plants produce abundant buds, ensuring weeks of continuous display from late spring to fall. With thousands of cultivars, they provide options for early, midseason, or late blooms, including some that rebloom. Their versatility fits both formal and naturalistic designs.
These plants are low-maintenance, tolerating drought, poor soils, and most pests. They prefer full sun for optimal flowering but can handle light shade. Regular deadheading and occasional division keep them vigorous, making them ideal for novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Daylilies attract pollinators like butterflies, enhancing garden ecosystems. Their foliage, ranging from grassy to arching, adds texture even when not in bloom. They’re also excellent for cut flowers, bringing their vivid charm indoors.
Adaptable to various soil types, these perennials are easy to propagate by division, allowing gardeners to expand their displays. Their resilience and long bloom periods ensure lasting beauty, brightening landscapes with minimal effort until the first frost.
Daylilies
Golden Reblooming Daylily
This compact variety produces masses of golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms. Growing 15-18 inches tall, it’s a rebloomer, flowering from early summer to fall. Ideal for borders or containers, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators with its fragrance.
Fragrant Lavender Daylily
Featuring delicate lavender-pink blooms with yellow throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its sweet fragrance makes it a favorite for cut flowers. Hardy and low-maintenance, it prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, perfect for cottage gardens.
Scarlet Spider Daylily
This variety boasts large, scarlet-red spider-shaped blooms with golden throats, reaching 3-4 feet tall. Blooming in midsummer, its slender petals create a dramatic effect. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant, ideal for bold focal points or mixed beds.
Dwarf Yellow Daylily
A petite cultivar, growing 12-15 inches tall, it offers bright yellow, compact blooms. A rebloomer, it flowers from early summer to frost, making it perfect for edging or ground cover. It thrives in full sun or light shade with minimal care.
Deep Purple Daylily
This striking variety features deep purple, 6-inch blooms with yellow-green throats. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and prefers full sun to maintain its rich color. Its bold hue suits modern landscapes or perennial borders.
Ruffled Orange Daylily
With vibrant orange, ruffled petals and a faint white stripe, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its cheerful color pops in sunny beds or alongside darker varieties. Drought-tolerant and vigorous, it’s a low-maintenance choice for slopes.
Creamy Double Daylily
This variety produces creamy yellow, double blooms with ruffled edges, growing 2-3 feet tall. Blooming in midseason, its lush flowers add texture to borders. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a soft, elegant look.
Burgundy Night-Bloomer
A unique night-blooming cultivar, it features rich burgundy-red blooms that open late afternoon, lasting into the morning. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and prefers full sun, ideal for evening gardens or patios.
Pale Pink Heirloom Daylily
This classic variety offers fragrant, pale pink blooms with golden throats, growing 2-3 feet tall. A mid-to-late summer bloomer, it’s perfect for nostalgic cottage gardens. It thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soils.
Lemon Spider Daylily
Featuring long, lemon-yellow petals in a spider form, this variety grows 2-3 feet tall and blooms in midsummer. Its airy structure suits rock gardens or mixed borders. Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun with minimal watering.
Crimson Reblooming Daylily
This vibrant crimson variety with a lime-green throat grows 2-3 feet tall and reblooms from midsummer to fall. Its bold color makes it a standout in mass plantings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, attracting butterflies.
Apricot Eyed Daylily
With apricot petals and a deep purple center, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its striking contrast suits modern or eclectic gardens. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in full sun or partial shade with regular deadheading.
Near-White Daylily
This elegant variety produces creamy, near-white blooms with yellow throats, growing 2-3 feet tall. Blooming in midsummer, it’s ideal for moon gardens or formal beds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering a serene aesthetic.
Bubblegum Pink Daylily
Featuring star-shaped, bubblegum-pink petals with greenish-yellow centers, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its playful color brightens borders or containers. Low-maintenance and hardy, it thrives in full sun with moderate watering.
Fragrant Yellow Double
This double-flowered variety boasts ruffled, bright yellow blooms with a strong fragrance. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and suits cut flower arrangements. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reblooming with care.
Cherry-Red Volunteer
With cherry-red petals and sunny yellow centers, this vigorous variety grows 3-4 feet tall and blooms in midsummer. Its bold contrast suits large beds or slopes. Drought-tolerant and hardy, it thrives in full sun with minimal maintenance.
Soft Lavender Daylily
This variety offers soft lavender petals with a lime-green throat, growing 2-3 feet tall. Blooming in mid-to-late summer, its delicate hue suits cottage or pastel gardens. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators.
Coppery Red Giant
Featuring large, coppery-red blooms, this variety reaches 4-5 feet tall, blooming in midsummer. Its towering presence makes it ideal for back borders or as a focal point. It thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soils.
Peachy Reblooming Daylily
This peachy-pink variety with ruffled petals grows 2-3 feet tall and reblooms from midsummer to fall. Its warm tones suit mixed borders or containers. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in full sun with regular deadheading.
Blue-Lavender Frost
With slender, blue-lavender petals and a lime-green throat, this drought-tolerant variety grows 2-3 feet tall and blooms in midsummer. Its unique color adds flair to borders or rock gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Coral Sunrise Daylily
This variety boasts coral-orange blooms with ruffled edges and yellow throats. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in early to midsummer and reblooms in favorable conditions. Perfect for vibrant borders, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators.
Midnight Velvet Daylily
Featuring deep purple-black petals with creamy white edges and green throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its dramatic contrast suits modern gardens or mixed beds. Hardy and low-maintenance, it prefers full sun to maintain its rich color.
Lemon Ruffle Daylily
This cultivar produces bright lemon-yellow, double blooms with heavily ruffled petals. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, adding texture to borders. It thrives in full sun or light shade and is drought-tolerant, ideal for low-care landscapes.
Strawberry Fields Daylily
With soft pinkish-red petals and golden centers, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its delicate color and fragrance make it a favorite for cottage gardens. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooming reliably with regular deadheading.
Tangerine Dream Daylily
This variety offers vibrant tangerine-orange blooms with a slight yellow throat. Growing 3-4 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and suits bold borders or slopes. Drought-tolerant and vigorous, it thrives in full sun with minimal maintenance.
Snowy White Daylily
Featuring pure white, star-shaped blooms with lime-green throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Ideal for moon gardens or formal beds, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a crisp, elegant look.
Indigo Star Daylily
This cultivar produces deep indigo-purple blooms with yellow-green centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and adds depth to mixed borders. Hardy and adaptable, it prefers full sun to enhance its vibrant hue.
Peachy Double Daylily
With double, peachy-pink blooms and ruffled petals, this variety grows 2-3 feet tall and blooms in mid-to-late summer. Its lush flowers suit containers or cottage gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reblooming with care.
Ruby Spider Daylily
This striking variety features large, ruby-red spider-shaped blooms with golden throats. Growing 3-4 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, creating a focal point in beds. Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun and tolerates various soils.
Butterscotch Ripple Daylily
Offering butterscotch-yellow blooms with pinkish ripples, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its warm tones suit mixed borders or rock gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Violet Glow Daylily
This variety displays vibrant violet petals with yellow throats, growing 2-3 feet tall. Blooming in midsummer, its bold color pops in sunny beds. It thrives in full sun or light shade, attracting butterflies with its nectar.
Apricot Bliss Daylily
With soft apricot blooms and faint green centers, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its gentle hue suits pastel gardens or containers. Drought-tolerant and hardy, it thrives in full sun with regular deadheading.
Crimson Star Daylily
Featuring star-shaped, crimson-red blooms with white midribs, this reblooming cultivar grows 2-3 feet tall and flowers from midsummer to fall. Ideal for mass plantings, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, resisting pests.
Golden Trumpet Daylily
This variety produces large, golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms. Growing 3-4 feet tall, it blooms in early summer and suits back borders. Hardy and vigorous, it thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soils.
Lilac Frost Daylily
With lilac-purple petals and creamy edges, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its soft color adds elegance to borders or rock gardens. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooming reliably with care.
Mango Tango Daylily
This cultivar offers mango-orange blooms with pinkish-red eyes. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and suits vibrant mixed beds. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun with minimal watering.
Ebony Jewel Daylily
Featuring near-black petals with golden throats, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its striking contrast suits modern landscapes or focal points. It prefers full sun to maintain its dark hue and is low-maintenance.
Creamy Fragrant Daylily
This variety boasts creamy yellow, fragrant blooms with ruffled edges. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, perfect for cut flowers. It thrives in full sun or light shade and reblooms with regular care.
Blushing Pink Daylily
With soft pink petals and yellow-green throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its delicate charm suits cottage or pastel gardens. Hardy and adaptable, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Firecracker Red Daylily
This vibrant variety produces fiery red blooms with yellow centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and reblooms in fall. Ideal for bold borders, it thrives in full sun and attracts pollinators.
Sunset Glow Daylily
This variety features warm orange-pink blooms with golden throats. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and reblooms in fall. Ideal for vibrant borders, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting butterflies with its nectar.
Plum Perfection Daylily
With rich plum-purple petals and lime-green centers, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its bold color suits modern gardens or mixed beds. Hardy and low-maintenance, it prefers full sun to enhance its deep hue.
Citron Star Daylily
This cultivar produces bright citron-yellow, star-shaped blooms. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in early summer, perfect for sunny borders. Drought-tolerant and vigorous, it thrives in full sun or light shade with minimal care.
Rosy Dawn Daylily
Featuring soft rose-pink blooms with ruffled edges and yellow throats, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its delicate charm suits cottage gardens. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooming reliably with deadheading.
Midnight Flame Daylily
This striking variety offers deep red-black blooms with golden centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, creating a focal point in beds. It thrives in full sun and tolerates various soils, resisting pests.
Ivory Elegance Daylily
With creamy ivory blooms and faint green throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Ideal for moon gardens or formal beds, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a refined aesthetic.
Sapphire Eyes Daylily
This cultivar boasts lavender-blue petals with striking white eye zones and green throats. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and suits mixed borders. Hardy and adaptable, it prefers full sun for vibrant color.
Double Gold Daylily
Featuring double, golden-yellow blooms with ruffled petals, this variety grows 2-3 feet tall and blooms in mid-to-late summer. Its lush flowers suit containers or borders. It thrives in full sun and reblooms with care.
Crimson Spider Daylily
This variety produces large, crimson-red spider-shaped blooms with yellow throats. Growing 3-4 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for back borders. Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Peach Sorbet Daylily
With soft peach blooms and pinkish edges, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its warm tones suit pastel gardens or rock gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, it prefers full sun and regular watering.
Violet Rhapsody Daylily
This variety displays vibrant violet petals with yellow-green centers, growing 2-3 feet tall. Blooming in midsummer, it adds flair to sunny beds. It thrives in full sun or light shade, attracting pollinators.
Lemon Chiffon Daylily
Featuring pale lemon-yellow blooms with ruffled edges, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its soft color suits cottage or formal gardens. Drought-tolerant and hardy, it thrives in full sun with deadheading.
Ruby Glow Daylily
With ruby-red petals and white midribs, this reblooming cultivar grows 2-3 feet tall and flowers from midsummer to fall. Perfect for mass plantings, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, resisting diseases.
Amber Trumpet Daylily
This variety produces large, amber-orange, trumpet-shaped blooms. Growing 3-4 feet tall, it blooms in early summer and suits back borders. Hardy and vigorous, it thrives in full sun and tolerates various soils.
Lilac Harmony Daylily
With lilac-purple petals and creamy edges, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its elegant hue suits borders or containers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooming reliably with care.
Coral Reef Daylily
This cultivar offers coral-pink blooms with yellow centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and suits vibrant mixed beds. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun with minimal care.
Onyx Star Daylily
Featuring near-black petals with golden throats, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its dramatic contrast suits modern landscapes. It prefers full sun to maintain its dark hue and is low-maintenance.
Fragrant Cream Daylily
This variety boasts creamy white, fragrant blooms with ruffled edges. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for cut flowers. It thrives in full sun or light shade and reblooms with care.
Blushing Coral Daylily
With soft coral-pink petals and yellow throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its gentle charm suits cottage gardens. Hardy and adaptable, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Fire Opal Daylily
This vibrant variety produces fiery orange-red blooms with yellow centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and reblooms in fall. Ideal for bold borders, it thrives in full sun and attracts pollinators.
Lavender Mist Daylily
Featuring lavender petals with white eye zones and green throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its soft color suits pastel gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, resisting pests.
Golden Cascade Daylily
With cascading golden-yellow blooms, this early summer variety grows 3-4 feet tall. Its airy form suits slopes or mixed beds. Drought-tolerant and hardy, it thrives in full sun with minimal watering.
Scarlet Ruffle Daylily
This cultivar offers scarlet-red, ruffled blooms with yellow throats. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and reblooms in fall. Perfect for vibrant borders, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Twilight Rose Daylily
This variety features soft rose-pink blooms with creamy edges and green throats. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and reblooms in fall. Ideal for cottage gardens, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators.
Ebony Flame Daylily
With deep burgundy-black petals and yellow centers, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its striking contrast suits modern landscapes or focal points. Hardy and low-maintenance, it prefers full sun to maintain its rich color.
Citrine Glow Daylily
This cultivar produces bright citrine-yellow, star-shaped blooms. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in early summer, perfect for sunny borders. Drought-tolerant and vigorous, it thrives in full sun or light shade with minimal care.
Coral Ruffle Daylily
Featuring coral-orange blooms with ruffled petals and yellow throats, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its vibrant hue pops in mixed beds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooming reliably with deadheading.
Midnight Star Daylily
This variety offers deep purple blooms with white midribs and green throats. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, creating a dramatic effect in beds. It thrives in full sun and tolerates various soils, resisting pests.
Snow Petal Daylily
With pure white blooms and faint lime-green throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Ideal for moon gardens or formal beds, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a serene aesthetic.
Blue Horizon Daylily
This cultivar boasts lavender-blue petals with yellow-green centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and suits mixed borders. Hardy and adaptable, it prefers full sun for vibrant color.
Double Peach Daylily
Featuring double, peach-pink blooms with ruffled petals, this variety grows 2-3 feet tall and blooms in mid-to-late summer. Its lush flowers suit containers or borders. It thrives in full sun and reblooms with care.
Scarlet Spider Daylily
This variety produces large, scarlet-red spider-shaped blooms with golden throats. Growing 3-4 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for back borders. Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Buttercream Bliss Daylily
With buttercream-yellow blooms and faint pink edges, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its soft tones suit pastel gardens or rock gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, it prefers full sun and regular watering.
Violet Charm Daylily
This variety displays vibrant violet petals with yellow throats, growing 2-3 feet tall. Blooming in midsummer, it adds flair to sunny beds. It thrives in full sun or light shade, attracting butterflies.
Lemon Frost Daylily
Featuring pale lemon-yellow blooms with ruffled edges, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its delicate color suits cottage or formal gardens. Drought-tolerant and hardy, it thrives in full sun with deadheading.
Ruby Star Daylily
With ruby-red petals and yellow-green throats, this reblooming cultivar grows 2-3 feet tall and flowers from midsummer to fall. Perfect for mass plantings, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, resisting diseases.
Amber Dawn Daylily
This variety produces large, amber-orange, trumpet-shaped blooms. Growing 3-4 feet tall, it blooms in early summer and suits back borders. Hardy and vigorous, it thrives in full sun and tolerates various soils.
Lilac Breeze Daylily
With lilac-purple petals and creamy edges, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its elegant hue suits borders or containers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooming reliably with care.
Coral Sunset Daylily
This cultivar offers coral-pink blooms with yellow centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and suits vibrant mixed beds. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun with minimal care.
Onyx Glow Daylily
Featuring near-black petals with golden throats, this midseason variety grows 2-3 feet tall. Its dramatic contrast suits modern landscapes. It prefers full sun to maintain its dark hue and is low-maintenance.
Fragrant Ivory Daylily
This variety boasts ivory-white, fragrant blooms with ruffled edges. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for cut flowers. It thrives in full sun or light shade and reblooms with care.
Blushing Rose Daylily
With soft rose-pink petals and yellow throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its gentle charm suits cottage gardens. Hardy and adaptable, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Fire Ruby Daylily
This vibrant variety produces fiery ruby-red blooms with yellow centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall, it blooms in midsummer and reblooms in fall. Ideal for bold borders, it thrives in full sun and attracts pollinators.
Lavender Star Daylily
Featuring lavender petals with white eye zones and green throats, this midseason bloomer grows 2-3 feet tall. Its soft color suits pastel gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, resisting pests.
Golden Sunrise Daylily
With cascading golden-yellow blooms, this early summer variety grows 3-4 feet tall. Its airy form suits slopes or mixed beds. Drought-tolerant and hardy, it thrives in full sun with minimal watering.
Why Include These Daisies in Your Garden?
These flowers offer a spectrum of colors, heights, and bloom seasons, from the towering Cosmos to the tiny Desert Star. Most are low-maintenance, attract pollinators, and adapt to various conditions, making them versatile for any garden style. Deadheading and proper spacing ensure vibrant displays, but check local guidelines, as some, like New York daisies, can spread aggressively.
Tips for Growing Daisies
- Sunlight: Provide 6+ hours of direct sun; some tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Use well-drained soil, enriched with compost for nutrient-loving varieties.
- Watering: Water moderately; drought-tolerant types need less frequent watering.
- Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong blooms, divide perennials every 2-3 years, and watch for pests like aphids or fungal diseases.