Daylily 'Girl Scout' (Hemerocallis 'Girl Scout'): Large Bright Yellow Flowers for Early Summer

Daylily 'Girl Scout' (Hemerocallis 'Girl Scout')

'Girl Scout' is a daylily with large, bright yellow flowers. It has a diurnal blooming habit (morning to evening) and flowers in early summer and summer. This cultivar is also noted for being deer tolerant and drought tolerant.

Growing Conditions and Care

Full sun produces the best blooms; in the South, light midday shade. Soil should be rich, well-drained, and consistently moist. Amend with compost or aged manure. Mulch to retain moisture.

Propagation

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

Potential Problems

Daylilies are strong plants with few serious issues. Minor pests include aphids, thrips, slugs, snails, and rust.

Quick Reference

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