Growing guide · Perennials

Hemerocallis

How to grow Daylily 'Rocket City'.

Tall, orange, and not subtle.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
30–36 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide
Spacing
18–24 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Tall daylily with large golden-orange flowers marked with a darker burnt-orange eye

Light

Full sun; part sun is fine with fewer flowers.

Water

Water weekly the first season; established plants handle dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall, crown no more than 1 in. deep.

Feeding

A light balanced feed in spring.

Pruning

Remove spent stalks after bloom. Clean up leaves in late fall.

Through the year

Leaves in spring, flowers in July.

If something's off

Deer and rabbits eat the buds. All parts are highly toxic to cats. Divide when bloom slows.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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