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Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Image of Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Mark A. Miller

Family

Liliaceae

Botanical Name

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Plant Common Name

Daylily, Happy Returns Daylily

General Description

Like the ever-popular 'Stella de Oro', this exceptional, dwarf daylily is everblooming and vigorous. It forms neat clumps of bright green strap-like leaves that appear in mid-spring. Its single, lily-like flowers of pale yellow first appear in late spring atop leafless stems. These are mildly fragrant and attractive to many pollinators.

'Happy Returns' is easy to grow if provided full to partial sun and fertile to average, well drained soil. Its clumps slowly spread over time and need to be divided ever two to three years. When foliage begins to look shabby, it is wise to shear it back to allow for a fresh flush of growth. Enjoy this tried and true ornamental in mixed beds and borders, containers and large mass plantings.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 2

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    3 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    0"-0" / 0.0cm - 0.0cm (18)

  • Width

    12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm (24)

  • Bloom Time

    Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Pollution, Drought, Salt

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Clump-Forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Orange Red, Ivory

  • Fruit Color

    Brown

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green, Light Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green, Yellow Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Hummingbirds

  • Self-Sowing

    No