Small Daylily Hemerocallis minor
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Previously known as:
- Hemerocallis graminea
- Phonetic Spelling
- hem-er-oh-KAL-iss MY-nor
- Description
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Dwarf yellow daylily is an herbaceous perennial in the asphodel family (Asphodelaceae) that grows 1 to 2 feet tall. It is native to eastern Asia and has a clumping, spreading habit, making it a good ground cover. This plant has been used as a parent for hybridizing dwarf daylilies.
This daylily is easy to grow in average, moist, well-drained soil and in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates drought, heat, humidity, erosion, and pollution. Rabbits do not like it. Divide clumps as needed when they become overcrowded.
The bright yellow, showy flowers appear in late spring, and the arching foliage is attractive even when the plant is not blooming. Use dwarf yellow daylily in mass plantings, rock gardens, the front of the border, or on slopes. For more daylily options, see Hemerocallis hybrida.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Hemerocallis
- Species:
- minor
- Family:
- Asphodelaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Asia
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Clumping
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Shallow Rocky
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- 3-parted seed capsule
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Yellow solitary flowers May-June on 12-14 inch flower stalks.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Narrow arching green linear leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Slope/Bank
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Fairy Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Erosion
- Heat
- Humidity
- Pollution
- Rabbits
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
