Daylily (Hemerocallis multiflora)
Care, watering, light and tips for Daylily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Daylily
Hemerocallis multiflora, known as "duo hua xuan cao," is a perennial daylily prized for its abundant blooms. Its delicate flowers, often in shades of yellow or orange, open in large numbers, creating a vibrant display in borders, along pathways, or as a focal plant in low-maintenance gardens. It adds a touch of color and cheer to any outdoor space during its flowering season.
Native range
China and Korea
Care tips
It prefers full sun for optimal flowering, though it tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but well-drained, especially during flowering. Use a substrate rich in organic matter and with good drainage. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Daylily
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown leaf tips, general wilting, lack of blooms or weak shoots. Could be over/underwatering, or heat stress.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, aerate and reduce watering. Move to partial shade in intense heat. Remove badly damaged leaves.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot, or prolonged drought. Also intense direct sun in very hot climates can scorch them.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! They are very resilient. Act quickly with proper watering and sun protection. Check roots; if not rotted, it will recover.