Daylily 'Autumn Minaret' (Hemerocallis 'Autumn Minaret'): Tall, Late-Blooming Yellow Flowers with Orange Eyes

Daylily 'Autumn Minaret' (Hemerocallis 'Autumn Minaret')

'Autumn Minaret' is a statuesque daylily cultivar reaching 4 to 6 feet tall, making it a striking vertical accent in the garden. Its thin-petaled yellow flowers feature faint orange eye-zones and have an extended diurnal blooming habit—remaining open for at least 16 hours from early morning to evening. Like all daylilies, each flower lasts just one day, but the plant produces a succession of blooms in late summer.

Growing Conditions and Care

Full sun is ideal; in hot southern climates, light midday shade is beneficial. Rich, moisture-retentive soil amended with organic matter yields the best flowering. Provide consistent water—at least an inch per week—and mulch to conserve moisture.

Propagation

Sow seed in containers in spring or autumn. Divide in spring or autumn.

Potential Problems

Generally pest and disease resistant. Watch for aphids, thrips, slugs, snails, and rust.

Quick Reference

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Full Sun Only
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Late Summer, Summer
• Flower Color: Salmon, Yellow
• Uses: Container, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/Focal Point
• Style: Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden
• Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
• Type: Perennial