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Day Lily
Scientific Name: Hemerocallis fulva (L.) L.
Family: Liliaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: Heat Tolerance: Very questionable, difficult to keep alive in summer in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun or light shade Origin: Eastern North America, from Canada to Mexico Growth Habits: Bulbs, deciduous or evergreen, 1 to 6 feet tall depending on variety Watering Needs: Keep the soil moist during bloom Propagation: Division in late spring or early fall, seeds in spring or early fall, cuttings of plantlets on flower stems

Cultural Practices:
Although Daylilies will grow in any kind of soil, they do better in humus rich soils with regular water. Mulch in summer to keep the soil cool and humid. Divide every few years (if they have survived…). The best time to plant in Phoenix is in the fall.