Yellow daylily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Yellow daylily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Yellow daylily
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus, also known as the Lemon Lily or Yellow Daylily, is a robust and low-maintenance perennial plant, valued for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that bloom on tall scapes. Its sword-like foliage forms dense clumps, providing excellent ground cover and attractive textural contrast, making it ideal for borders, flower beds, or cottage gardens.
Native range
Central and Southern Europe, extending to Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering, though it tolerates some partial shade in hot climates. Watering should be regular, especially during dry periods, but ensure the soil has good drainage to prevent waterlogging. It thrives in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, as long as they are fertile and well-drained. A common mistake is planting it in deep shade, which will drastically reduce flowering; deadheading spent blooms will encourage new flushes of flowers.
How to save a dying Yellow daylily
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves from tips, no blooms, stunted growth, basal rot.
- First aid
- Inspect roots for rot. Trim damaged leaves and stems. Move to partial shade if intense sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or prolonged drought. Also intense direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and rhizome is healthy. Act quickly.