How to Care for Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Korean name: 원추리

Daylily is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves growing in clusters like grass. It produces orange to rusty colored flowers that bloom briefly, prefers sunny locations, and is relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: wildflower, beginner-friendly, cold-resistant, ornamental
• Also known as: Daylily

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a bright location with direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Hemerocallis fulva?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hemerocallis fulva?

It likes Place in a bright location with direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil is suitable..

Is Hemerocallis fulva safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Hemerocallis fulva good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and autumn..