Plant encyclopedia›commonName:"tall daylily"

commonName:"tall daylily"

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A deciduous, clump-forming perennial with arching, strap-shaped mid-green leaves. From early summer trumpet shaped pale yellow flowers are produced on erect stems. Flowers will only last a day before the next one opens. Hemerocallis have a long flowering period

Scientific classification

Species: commonName:"tall daylily" (Hemerocallis altissima)
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of commonName:"tall daylily"

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Quick identification of commonName:"tall daylily"

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commonName:"tall daylily" care guide

Even damp soil all growing months, reduce water in winter dormancy
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Even damp soil all growing months, reduce water in winter dormancy

Fertilizing

Daylily balanced feed every three weeks blooming cycle

Pruning

Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See hemerocallis cultivation or daylily cultivation

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