Daylily Flowers Last Only One Day: That's Normal

A potted daylily (Hemerocallis) that opens a gorgeous flower one morning and finds it withered by the next is behaving exactly as named. Each bloom lasts 24 hours—hence "day lily."

What to Expect

• Multiple buds per scape open sequentially over weeks.
• Deadhead spent flowers daily for tidiness.
• Plant is tough—just don't let it dry out completely.

No Fertilizer Needed

Daylilies bloom beautifully in average soil. A spring compost top-dressing is plenty.

Variety Show

The author grows two 20-ft rows from near-white to near-black purple. A daylily collection is a low-maintenance rainbow.

Enjoy the daily parade of fresh blooms.