Key Features

• Growth Habit:
  • Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
  • Typically grows 24–30 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide
  • Arching, grass-like foliage with sturdy flower scapes
• Bloom Color:
  • Deep crimson-red with orange highlights and a golden-yellow throat
• Fragrance:
  • Light, sweet floral fragrance
• Fruit Flavor:
  • Not grown for edible fruit production
• Culinary Uses:
  • Daylily flowers are edible and may be used fresh in salads, stuffed, sautéed, or as colorful garnishes. (Only true Hemerocallis flowers are edible; they should not be confused with true lilies, which are not edible.)
• Medicinal & Traditional Uses:
  • Daylilies have been used in traditional Asian cuisine and herbal practices for centuries
  • Modern cultivars are primarily grown as ornamental landscape plants
• Wildlife Attraction & Pest Resistance:
  • Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators
  • Deer resistant once established, though browsing may occur in some areas
  • Rabbit resistant
  • Generally resistant to most pests and diseases
• Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Sun Preferences:
  • Full sun for best flowering
  • Tolerates partial shade, especially in warmer climates
• Drought Tolerance:
  • High once established

Planting Instructions (From a 3.5" Pot into the Ground)

1. Choose the Location

• Select a location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Ideal for borders, mass plantings, slopes, pollinator gardens, and cottage landscapes.

2. Prepare the Soil

• Loosen soil 8–10 inches deep.
• Incorporate compost or organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.

3. Dig the Hole

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the 3.5" pot and the same depth as the root ball.

4. Remove from Pot

• Carefully remove the plant from the container.
• Gently loosen any circling roots before planting.

5. Plant

• Position the crown level with the surrounding soil surface.
• Backfill with soil and gently firm around the roots.

6. Water Thoroughly

• Water deeply after planting.
• Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season.

7. Mulch

• Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch around the plant to conserve moisture and reduce weeds, keeping mulch away from the crown.

8. Spacing

• Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow for mature growth and good air circulation.

Overwintering Burning Daylight Daylily

In-Ground Plants

• Fully hardy throughout USDA Zones 3–9.
• Foliage naturally dies back after the first hard frost.
• Remove dead foliage in late fall or early spring before new growth begins.

Winter Care Tips

• Apply a light mulch layer after the ground freezes in colder climates to help protect the roots.
• Avoid excessive winter moisture in poorly drained soils.
• Water occasionally during prolonged winter dry spells if the ground is not frozen.

Container-Grown Plants

• Move containers to a sheltered location in colder climates.
• Protect roots from repeated freeze-thaw cycles by insulating the container or placing it in an unheated garage or shed.
• Water sparingly during dormancy.

Long-Term Maintenance

• Divide mature clumps every 4–5 years to maintain vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
• Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to keep plants tidy and encourage healthy growth.

Burning Daylight Daylily is a dependable, low-maintenance perennial that delivers weeks of brilliant crimson-red blooms and lush green foliage. Its exceptional hardiness, drought tolerance, and pollinator-friendly flowers make it an outstanding choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings, and colorful landscape displays year after year.