Daylilies grow in large clumps of arching, sword-shaped leaves. Funnel-shaped flowers 3 to 8 in. Hybrids grow 1 to 4 ft. tall. Daylilies are beautiful massed or planted in borders and casual gardens. They grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Most varieties prefer full sun, but grow in light shade.
Space plants 18 to 24 in. Hardiness depends on the variety. This plant blooms most heavily from mid- to late summer, but will continue sporadically until frost. Use it as an accent plant or combine with other robust perennials like yellow coneflower. Space plants 3 ft.