Species Daylily, Orange Daylily, Tawny Daylily, Ditch Lily
Hemerocallis fulva
Family: | Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss) (Info) |
Species: | fulva (FUL-vuh) (Info) |
Synonym: | Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus var. fulva |

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Bloom Time:
Early (E)
Reblooming (Re)
Flower Size:
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Blooming Habit:
Diurnal (diu.)
Flower Type:
Single
Bloom Color:
Orange
Color Patterns:
Blend
Flower Fragrance:
Slightly Fragrant
Foliage Habit:
Semi-evergreen (sev.)
Ploidy:
Awards (if applicable):
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Auburn, Alabama(3 reports)
Birmingham, Alabama
Cullman, Alabama
Gadsden, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
Madison, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama(2 reports)
Montgomery, Alabama
Piedmont, Alabama
Scottsboro, Alabama
Vincent, Alabama
Flagstaff, Arizona
Bismarck, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Logan Lake, British Columbia
Sacramento, California
Santa Barbara, California
Temecula, California
Wildomar, California
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Laporte, Colorado
Bear, Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Ocean View, Delaware
Deltona, Florida
Gibsonton, Florida
Lake City, Florida
Marianna, Florida
Miccosukee Cpo, Florida
Panama City, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Welaka, Florida
Blakely, Georgia
Braselton, Georgia
Canton, Georgia
Cordele, Georgia
Cornelia, Georgia
Hawkinsville, Georgia
Homer, Georgia
Kingsland, Georgia
Roopville, Georgia
Snellville, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Bensenville, Illinois
Carterville, Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
Cherry Valley, Illinois
Chillicothe, Illinois
Hampton, Illinois
Hinsdale, Illinois
Mt Zion, Illinois
Niles, Illinois
Spring Grove, Illinois
Farmersburg, Indiana
Logansport, Indiana
Macy, Indiana
Newburgh, Indiana
Solsberry, Indiana
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Davenport, Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Nichols, Iowa
Brookville, Kansas
Barbourville, Kentucky
Calvert City, Kentucky
Ewing, Kentucky
Fedscreek, Kentucky
Hebron, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Mc Dowell, Kentucky
Melbourne, Kentucky
Paintsville, Kentucky
Salvisa, Kentucky
Smiths Grove, Kentucky
Taylorsville, Kentucky
Villers-lès-Nancy, Lorraine
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Coushatta, Louisiana
Hessmer, Louisiana
Monroe, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Prairieville, Louisiana
Zachary, Louisiana
Durham, Maine
Fort Kent, Maine
Lisbon, Maine
South Berwick, Maine
Cumberland, Maryland
Hughesville, Maryland
Laurel, Maryland
Pikesville, Maryland
Amesbury, Massachusetts
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Brimfield, Massachusetts
Mashpee, Massachusetts
Roslindale, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Weston, Massachusetts
Woburn, Massachusetts
Caro, Michigan
Davison, Michigan
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Eastpointe, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mancelona, Michigan
Mount Morris, Michigan
Pinconning, Michigan
Plainwell, Michigan
Royal Oak, Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
South Lyon, Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan
Grand Portage, Minnesota
Hibbing, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota(3 reports)
Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Gulfport, Mississippi
Madison, Mississippi
Marietta, Mississippi
Bates City, Missouri
Cole Camp, Missouri
Conway, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Louis, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Omaha, Nebraska
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Colpitts Settlement, New Brunswick
Auburn, New Hampshire
Exeter, New Hampshire
Greenville, New Hampshire
Milford, New Hampshire
Mont Vernon, New Hampshire
Munsonville, New Hampshire
Nashua, New Hampshire
Newport, New Hampshire
North Walpole, New Hampshire
Neptune, New Jersey
Vincentown, New Jersey
Moriarty, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Taos, New Mexico
Ballston Spa, New York
Bronx, New York(2 reports)
Churchville, New York
Dundee, New York
Eden, New York
Elba, New York
Greene, New York
Hornell, New York
Jefferson, New York
Kew Gardens, New York
New Hyde Park, New York
Nineveh, New York
North Tonawanda, New York
Oceanside, New York
Ogdensburg, New York
Penn Yan, New York
Rochester, New York
Saranac Lake, New York
Saratoga Springs, New York
Syracuse, New York
West Kill, New York
Burlington, North Carolina
Concord, North Carolina
Denver, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Fuquay Varina, North Carolina
Graham, North Carolina
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Bucyrus, Ohio(2 reports)
Chillicothe, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Defiance, Ohio
Dundee, Ohio
Elyria, Ohio
Guysville, Ohio
Lynchburg, Ohio
Madison, Ohio
Newark, Ohio
North Ridgeville, Ohio
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Ninnekah, Oklahoma
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Baker City, Oregon
Blodgett, Oregon
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Irwin, Pennsylvania
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Valencia, Pennsylvania
Watsontown, Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Warwick, Rhode Island(2 reports)
Conway, South Carolina
Prosperity, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina
Wagener, South Carolina
Clarksville, Tennessee
Clifton, Tennessee
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Hixson, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Pocahontas, Tennessee
Arlington, Texas
Belton, Texas
Channelview, Texas
Colmesneil, Texas
Conroe, Texas
Coppell, Texas
Dallas, Texas(2 reports)
Desoto, Texas
Fate, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Gainesville, Texas
Galveston, Texas
Gause, Texas
Gilmer, Texas
Kingsland, Texas
Leander, Texas
New Caney, Texas
Palestine, Texas
Port Neches, Texas
Rowlett, Texas
Centerville, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah(2 reports)
Tremonton, Utah
Montpelier, Vermont
West Dummerston, Vermont
Fancy Gap, Virginia
Jonesville, Virginia
Pulaski, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Suffolk, Virginia
Vienna, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Wytheville, Virginia
Kalama, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Stanwood, Washington
Twisp, Washington
Liberty, West Virginia
Peterstown, West Virginia
Dallas, Wisconsin
Delavan, Wisconsin
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Marinette, Wisconsin
New Lisbon, Wisconsin
New London, Wisconsin
Ogema, Wisconsin
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Pulaski, Wisconsin
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Casper, Wyoming
Kinnear, Wyoming
Riverton, Wyoming
Sheridan, Wyoming
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Negative | On May 1, 2021, Happy_Bee from Vienna, VA wrote: if you plant this you will regret it forever if you decide you don’t want it anymore. As stated by another person, it is an INVASIVE species. Like KUDSU. It will take over and you will never really get rid of it without thousands of hours of labor. Just don’t do it. There are plenty of other native plants for any area which can be planted in place of this horrible species. I’m 60 and I’m still trying to get rid of it. |
Positive | On Jun 21, 2019, Cathy1163 from West Warwick, RI wrote: I love this daylily because it saves me money it fills up empty spaces in the garden so I don't need filler plants, friends gave me a batch one year to try and fell in love, i keep them in check by dividing them and filling other areas of my garden, I do occasionally buy other plants to add contrast to them, and offer some to other friends looking for tall daylilies for the back of their borders. |
Negative | On Jun 20, 2018, hastings46 from Bronx, NY wrote: I know it sounds incredible, but my problem with this plant is that it doesn't bloom. Been 3 years now, leaves come up in the spring, get around 6-8 inches high and then nothing. Can anyone suggest what I'm doing wrong? I'm about to pull them out because I have limited space and can't afford to have prime real estate taken up by something that isn't pulling its weight. |
Positive | On Jun 16, 2018, MamaCardinal from Florence, KY wrote: I concur that these can take over. But that's what we needed for the property we're renting. The landlord planted these in a spot that gets very little sun, and only late in the day. We moved them to a sunny spot, with lousy soil that we needed to fill up with zero budget. I keep them contained between the walk and and existing a concrete block edging, and dig out what spreads too close to my rosebush. |
Neutral | On Apr 26, 2018, Tiffit65 from Newport, NH (Zone 5a) wrote: We have such an overabundance of Tawny Daylilies that I've had to dig up many flower beds to remove them. They seem to take so much nutrients, that other plants can't strive. |
Positive | On Jul 16, 2017, CdnErin from Edmonton, I have several of these, and I was going to rip them all out this year, because I have nicer day lilies now that I wanted to put in those spots ... |
Positive | On Feb 13, 2017, paniitoo from Taos, NM wrote: All the comments have been extremely useful. I had no idea about the invasive nature of ditch lilies until I read the comments. However, as I live in high desert, only 12 inches of annual precipitation - mostly snow, with an extreme soil pH of 8.4, the ditch lily grows admirably. But, heeding the warnings, I'll be sure not to transplant ditch lilies to my flower beds. |
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Positive | On May 10, 2015, aejnqb from New Orleans, LA wrote: I enjoyed these growing up in Illinois and have been surprised they do well here in New Orleans (zone 9b) in part shade. While they do form a dense clump that gradually spreads out, I have never found them to be aggressive and use them when I'm looking for something to fill a spot and choke out weeds. Dave's Garden lists it as "semi-evergreen;" for me here in zone 9b it seems to be on almost the exact same schedule as its grandparent plants back home in Illinois, with the foliage dying out at the end of the summer and starting fresh in the spring. |
Negative | On Apr 29, 2015, Dolomede from Isle of Wight, An overwhelming competitor for other plants, this "lily" will quickly kill any other shorter stemmed species with which it is planted. It has a strong, tall foliage growth - which blocks sunlight and space for other plants - and a rapid spreading habit with its invasive sub-surface rhizome structure. This root structure throws up new shoots regularly so the original planting rapidly expands outwards. It is therefore only suitable for ground cover in less important locations where it can be contained. Whilst having attractive flowers, they are shortlived and for most of the year the planting is a featureless mass of tall green leaves. |
Neutral | On Apr 30, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: H. fulva var. fulva is widely naturalized in North America, and often marks the sites of old homesteads. Tough and vigorous, it can bloom in more shade than other daylilies, but like them it performs best in full sun. It blooms for 2-3 weeks, and its season is early, shortly after Stella blooms. It does not repeat. Scapes are generally 3-4' tall. It is hardy to Z3. |
Negative | On Jun 20, 2013, limabean from Exeter, NH (Zone 5b) wrote: I thought I was crazy when it occurred to me that these daylilies were multiplying faster and faster as I tried to dig them out. And where have my scores of other much more lovely daylilies gone? They have been convinced by this INVASIVE common daylily not to be showy. They joined ranks and reverted back to roadside refuse. Ugh. |
Positive | On May 7, 2013, kenzie54 from new glasgow, plant information was very informative. |
Positive | On Mar 30, 2013, Gunvy0407 from Bolton, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: I had two huge mulched areas on either side of my driveway that were so big that it would have cost a fortune to plant into regular gardens. I solved the problem by planting these lilies. I bought 100 little fans from http://www.classygroundcovers.com and planted them in late spring 2011. I was surprised that I got flowers that first year; it was blazing hot that summer with very little rain, and I didn't think they'd survive. Summer 2012, the foliage filled out thickly, providing a great ground cover, as well as pretty orange flowers. I am hoping that this year, after a good dose of fertilizer last week, they'll be even lovelier. |
Positive | On Mar 18, 2012, KariGrows from New Lisbon, WI (Zone 4b) wrote: I Love this plant for its ability to abide all sorts of weather , dogs digging it up , and come back for more. |
Negative | On Mar 14, 2012, chattyartist from Clayton, NJ wrote: This is an INVASIVE species that needs to be eradicated .. It should never be planted as it's on the DO NOT PLANT LIST .. The government spends too much money trying to get rid of plants that hare invasive .. Garden Centers should never sell this plant either! |
Positive | On Oct 28, 2010, CrowMeris from Greene, NY wrote: This plant is perfect for areas that are neglected or difficult to tend. DO NOT plant in well-cultivated soil. DO NOT mix into your "regular" daylily border. I look at the Ditch Lily as a beautiful, useful weed - highly suitable for the right location, a nightmare in the wrong one - in the same class as Swamp Milkweed, New York Aster, and Sweet Joe-Pye Weed. Encourage and enjoy these plants on the wilder parts of your land, but don't invite them to put down roots in your "tame" beds. |
Negative | On Jul 3, 2010, cedar18 from Lula, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: I have to chime in on the negative side because this plant does not play well with others! It will - quickly - choke out any neighboring hybrid daylilies and your mixed planting will all be orange ditch lilies. I have seen it happen multiple times. |
Negative | On Apr 23, 2010, Erutuon from Minneapolis, MN wrote: Grows big, rarely flowers, and spreads into thick patches. Hard to dig out because of its big fleshy roots. |
Positive | On Feb 18, 2010, mlaihome from Saratoga, CA wrote: One of the old daylily species that are founded in China (Hunan, and North East provinces). Hardy and can grow in dry arid soil on sunny slopes. It is one of the food stables in Chinese cuisine, and can be used in fresh or in dry/debydrated form, for steaming or stir-fly with pork/chicken or fish and also for making of soup. They gather the flower buds before blooming. These buds are about 6-7 inches in length, light greenish yellow in color. It has a sweet taste after dehydrating. |
Negative | On Dec 2, 2009, blomma from Casper, WY (Zone 4a) wrote: Unlike the newer hybrid Daylilies, this one is weedy. It is hard to get rid of once it has taken hold. Any root left in the soil will eventually sprout. It duplicates itself by a large root growing horizontally under ground, then poking up 4-6" from the main plant. |
Positive | On Jul 10, 2009, littlelamb from Virginia Beach, VA (Zone 8b) wrote: I know this is a common daylily here, but I still love it. We moved into my house 8 years ago, and there's a 5 x 20 strip of these daylilies. They have been reliable year after year and I've never done anything to them except rake the leaves out in the late winter. They are so easy to dig up and transplant elsewhere in the yard and will still bloom the same year. |
Positive | On Jun 22, 2009, shadydame from North Walpole, NH (Zone 5a) wrote: When I moved into my house 4 years ago, there was a whole slopeful of these tiger lilies! They seem to appear in more & more places - even off-slope - every year! They are thriving in both part and full shade. Unfortunately, I seem to be having a problem with some kind of vine that appears in early summer that keeps strangling them; nevertheless, they still return in greater numbers each year! There have not been any drought, pest (the insect kind), or disease problems to date. |
Positive | On Jul 14, 2008, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) wrote: One of the tougest of daylilies, it doesn't seed itself but can come up from pieces of roots (must have crown attached) and will still grows if you pull it up and throw it in a moist enough location (on bare rocks the heat and dryness will kill it). The red, variegated, yellow, double flower forms are just as aggressive as the orginal form though the variegated form tend to revert to green in tough conditions. The number one most common planted daylily species (stella d'oro and allies with grass - like foliages comes in 2nd place with all others a very very distant third place). A heirloom species that people often bring from one house to another even though they are rare in nursery nowaday because of their tendacy to thrive even when neglected - I have seen them in dry shade (never bloomi... read more |
Positive | On Jun 9, 2008, donicaben from Ogdensburg, NY wrote: So pretty that I dug it up and planted it in my front yard around my mailbox. I HOPE it becomes invasive and fights the ugly weeds to the death! |
Positive | On May 31, 2008, moma4faith from Huntsville, AL wrote: We bought a home in October, 2007, and imagine my happy surprise when these beauties started sprouting up this spring. It feels like home, as these flowers have been in my family gardens for years. Very hardy and they are ready to be divided. I've never found them to be invasive, but they are usually planted against something like a fence or garage. I also have some red mixed in with the orange and need to get out there and see what is going on. |
Positive | On May 22, 2008, Devilman_1965 from Chillicothe, OH wrote: The ultimate flower, a sure sign that it's summer! Sure, there are all the other varieties of daylily but my house wouldn't be "home" without a few clumps scattered about and a row somewhere along a fence or building ( a sloped garage or shed without gutters tends to create a perfect natural edge to keep a row contained). Availability, lack of disease/maintenance, and pretty blooms on tall scapes at the peak of the growing season make these a winner. |
Negative | On May 2, 2008, Gabrielle from (Zone 5a) wrote: These will take over in no time, especially if you have well amended soil. My neighbor has them along the back fence, and it is a constant battle to keep them out of my garden. |
Positive | On Nov 17, 2007, standinntherain from Liberty, WV (Zone 6b) wrote: You'll find this beauty growing in ditches all along the roads in many parts of West Virginia. I love having them and always put up signs to make sure the state road workers don't cut them down! =) All the guys know if they cut it down on the farm they'll get in trouble!! lol The deer love eating them, but there are plenty to go around! |
Neutral | On Sep 19, 2007, Mainer from Durham, ME (Zone 3a) wrote: Single form is fulva, triple form is Kwanso. |
Positive | On Jun 28, 2007, JonthanJ from Logansport, IN wrote: Hemerocallis fulva "Europa" is a pod sterile triploid mule that almost never bears seeds. If you see it, people have spread the roots. Even inch-long pieces can develop into blooming plants busily spreading by underground shoots up to a foot long. |
Positive | On Jun 18, 2007, grandma_deal from Tulsa, OK (Zone 6b) wrote: Beautiful, dependable. |
Positive | On Jul 10, 2006, liebran from Valencia, PA (Zone 5b) wrote: We have grown these two plants who have grown into many more offspring for over 25 years. They have always been the orange color--until this morning. I found one YELLOW flower in with the rest. What a surprise--mutation or what?? I don't know. Yes, they are prolific, but easy to care for and so pretty to look at on the hill. Will try to add the picture of some with the yellow one. Karen (aka liebran) |
Positive | On Jul 7, 2006, lafko06 from Brimfield, MA (Zone 5a) wrote: I have heard this plant can be invasive, however, in my yard, I have grown it in my pathway borders for 3 years and it does beautifully without taking over in any way. The other day, I dug up some on the roadway and put them in one of the backs of a garden bed. I love the vivid color and the ease of growing this plant. |
Positive | On Jun 25, 2006, Sherlock_Holmes from Rife, PA (Zone 6a) wrote: Since so little has been mentioned pertaining to the food value of this plant, I thought I'd mention something. The following is from The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America by Francois Couplan, PH.D. |
Positive | On Jun 3, 2006, marclay from markleysburg, PA (Zone 5a) wrote: Good filler for any hard to plant area. Have both the single and double Kwanzo which are beautiful. Dont find them invasive at all |
Positive | On May 29, 2006, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: I dug up some of these a few years ago that were growing on the side of the road. Though some folks consider them common and invasive, I don't find them to be. I think they are lovely, drought and deer- proof plants that require absolutely no care whatsoever. |
Positive | On May 16, 2006, jamc100 from Kalkaska, MI wrote: My Dad did not like these flowers. They were growing in several areas around the yard. He tried to mow them down, they came right back. Yeah, they are definately hardy. They've been in my parents yard as long as I remember, never been let down by them. |
Positive | On Mar 22, 2006, billyporter from Nichols, IA (Zone 5a) wrote: I have Kwanso varigated. It comes up with cream and green stripes in the spring, and reverts to green durring the summer. It comes up with mostly green leaves in the spring, so I'm constantly digging and discarding them. Only a few come up varigated, so I can keep it under control. |
Neutral | On May 3, 2005, prometheamoth from Suffolk, VA wrote: Grows everywhere, but you knew that already. |
Positive | On Aug 5, 2004, PurplePansies from Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) wrote: This is a good tough plant for a hard area..... most daylilies are but these are the hardiest but also the least showy...... they are nice for naturalistic settings or as I said..... or enmass for low maintenance........ the blossoms are delicious...... the species I think are the tasttiest...... the overall effect is like zucchini...... let the plants bloom so they look pretty then at sundown go an harvest them....... clean them out to make sure there' s no bugs in them...... don't eat the stem..... fry them up like zucchini blossoms....... also you can stuff them with ricotta for a sweet treat sprinkle them with powdered sugar or honey and flavored water...... h mmmmmm ....... They can grow easily by seeds and they can spread.... they're hardly invasive though..... a nice plant to hav... read more |
Positive | On Jul 14, 2004, Lmichelle from Salt Lake City, UT wrote: I live in Utah and my Lillies are the only thing that want to grow. I love my lillies. I have also found that they enjoy grass and green fert. They say, flowers need a more phospherous fert., they like the nitro rich fert you would typically use on grass.(minus the broad leaf killer) |
Positive | On Jan 26, 2004, GerryD wrote: Grows prolific in Edmonton, AB, Canada. |
Positive | On Jan 21, 2004, ariusfelis from Mobile, AL wrote: It grows in Auburn, AL |
Positive | On Nov 15, 2003, daredevil from Niagara Falls, NY (Zone 6a) wrote: A native of China that was named by Stout in 1930, the various clones of 'Rosea' average 36-48" tall with 4-5" blooms. All bloom EM and are DOR. Today's modern hybrids owe their pink coloration to this species. One clone, PASTEL ROSE, does not have a dark eye and was a coveted commodity in the early days of daylily hybridizing. |
Neutral | On Sep 3, 2003, echoes wrote: Hemerocallis fulva spreads underground and can cover a wide area over time. It is considered invasive by some, and will crowd out other plants close by. I would not use this daylily in a border, or as a feature plant, but the double form, 'Kwanzo' or 'Flore Pleno' (as in one of the submitted pictures)is nice in a natuaralized setting. |
Positive | On Jul 7, 2003, bob47 from Stone Mountain, GA wrote: Prolific & hardy here in Zone 7. We've had them for several years and enjoy the brilliant orange/yellow shades. |
Neutral | On Aug 30, 2002, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: Where I grew up, this was called a railroad lily as it grew next to the railroad tracks that ran through our town. I dug some up this summer (in IL) and transplanted it back here in AL and it's just thriving. |
Positive | On Aug 30, 2002, FL_Gator from Dunnellon, FL (Zone 8b) wrote: I have grown this plant in Kentucky and in Zone 8b Florida (U.S.) and love it. This plant is very durable and hardy. In Florida it can rebloom under certain conditions. It goes dormant in both climates. |
Neutral | On Mar 13, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: The common orange daylily has become widely naturalized in fields, hedgerows and along pools or stream. It will tolerate dry to moist soil, full sun to shade, producing orange or tawny-colored blooms from May-July. The tubers and unopened, green flower buds are both edible. |