Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro') hem-er-oh-KAL-iss Genus:  Hemerocallis This bright yellow flowered daylily has a long blooming period, producing ruffled flowers over four or five months. Each flower opens for one day. It is a vigorous grower that may be the most widely grown daylily. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Big bang for your buck. Lasts and lasts. Care:  Provide full sun to part shade and moist but well-drained soil. Daylilies prefer fertile loam. Divide when clumps become crowded. Propagation:  Sow seed in containers in spring or autumn. Divide in spring or autumn. Problems:  Relatively pest and disease resistant. Some minor damage from sucking insects like aphids and thrips. Slugs and snails may damage young leaves. Rust is possible.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Roadside Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials