Dwarf daylily (Hemerocallis minor)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dwarf 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 Dwarf daylily
Hemerocallis minor, commonly known as small daylily, is a low-growing perennial that forms dense clumps of narrow, arching leaves. Its delicate, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers emerge on slender stalks during summer, each blooming for a single day. It is ideal for path borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover in low-maintenance landscapes.
Native range
Eastern Asia (China, Mongolia, Korea, Siberia)
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun for abundant flowering, though it tolerates some partial shade. Watering should be regular, keeping the soil moist but well-drained, especially during blooming, and reduced in winter. It adapts to a wide range of soils but prefers those rich in organic matter and with good drainage. A common mistake is planting it in very heavy, clayey soils, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Dwarf daylily
- Warning signs
- Yellowish/brown, soft leaves; weak stems; no blooms or wilting flowers.
- First aid
- Check drainage; if waterlogged, carefully remove, aerate, and repot if needed. Prune damaged leaves/stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or complete lack of light. They are tough, but not invincible.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! They are very resilient. With proper watering and light, it will recover.