• Bloom Time
    May-Aug

  • Habit
    Herbaceous

  • Height
    About 3 feet

  • Longevity
    Perennial

  • Flower Shape
    Common

  • Flower Stem
    Long

  • Leaf Size
    About 2 feet

  • Leaf Shape
    Linear

  • Leaf Arrangement
    Basal

  • Leaf Surface
    Smooth

  • Leaf Edges
    Entire

  • Leaf Stem
    None

 

Mostly escapes from cultivation, Daylilies are a common sight along Missouri roadways, blooming in profusion in June and July with large, showy flowers. Interestingly, seeds are very rarely produced, so the large colonies seen are a result of root division.

About 4-5 flowers bloom on each tall stalk, high above the basal clump of strap-shaped leaves. Each flower lasts just one day.

Thousands of cultivated varieties have been developed in a multitude of colors, and are highly popular for gardens and landscaping. It is very easy to grow and to transplant, forming thick clumps that crowd out weeds.