Small Daylily Hemerocallis minor
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Hemerocallis graminea
- Phonetic Spelling
- hem-er-oh-KAL-iss MY-nor
- Description
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Dwarf Yellow Daylily grows 1-2 feet tall and will form clumps making it a good ground cover. The bright yellow flowers appear in May-June and the arching foliage is attractive even when the plant is not blooming. This plant has been used as a parent for hybridizing dwarf daylilies.
Daylilies are easy to grow in average moist well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Use in mass plantings, rock gardens, in the front of the border or on slopes to help prevent erosion. Divide clumps as needed when they become overcrowded.
For more daylily options see Hemerocallis hybrida.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Cats can show signs of vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and even death after eating this plant.
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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 stocks
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Narrow arching green liner leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Slope/Bank
- Landscape Theme:
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Erosion
- Heat
- Humidity
- Pollution
- Rabbits
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
