daylilies
Hemerocallis sp.
daylilies (Hemerocallis sp.) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 12–36 in tall and 6–24 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Fire-wise zone 1-2 perennial; ignitability rating 10.0/10.
Colorado nativelow to medium water12–36 in tall and 6–24 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Hemerocallis sp.
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 12–36 in tall and 6–24 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- yellow, red
- Bloom time
- mid summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is daylilies good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. daylilies is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does daylilies get?
- It matures to about 12–36 in tall and 6–24 in wide.
- How much water does daylilies need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is daylilies native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
