Daylily Planting Guide

June

Growing daylily in June

daylily rewards gardeners who pay attention to a few basics. Here's what matters in June, wherever you're growing.

Sun full sun

Water low

Days to harvest 60–90

Plant depth 1″

Spacing 24″

How to water daylily
Water deeply but infrequently. daylily prefers to dry out between waterings — soggy soil causes more problems than thirst.
Where to put daylily
daylily wants at least 6 hours of direct sun. Less than that and you'll get leggy plants with weak yields.
Check your local forecast before planting
Your zone determines the exact week to plant daylily. Pick your county below and we'll line everything up against your frost dates.

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Hemerocallis (Daylily) is one of the most adaptable and trouble-free perennials in cultivation. Though each flower lasts only a single day, established clumps produce dozens to hundreds of buds per stem, delivering weeks of continuous color through summer. Modern hybrids extend the range from pale cream and melon through deep burgundy and purple. Nearly indestructible once established — tolerating poor soil, drought, competition, and neglect — daylilies form dense spreading clumps that effectively suppress weeds. An excellent low-maintenance choice for slopes, borders, and naturalized areas.

Hemerocallis spp. · Flower · Asphodelaceae family · 60–90 days to maturity

Perennial Blooms in Summer Pollinator-friendly Good for cutting

Why it matters: If you're just starting a flower garden in your area, Daylily is a forgiving first pick. It tolerates imperfect soil, mild drought, and the occasional missed watering. The reward: weeks (sometimes months) of continuous color.

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Where Can You Grow Daylily?

Zone Compatibility for Daylily Zones 3a – 10b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Planting Dates by Zone

Zone	Start Indoors	Direct Sow	Transplant	Bloom
Zone 3a	Mar 6	—	May 29	Sep 4 – Oct 16
Zone 3b	Mar 1	—	May 24	Aug 30 – Oct 18
Zone 4a	Feb 25	—	May 20	Aug 19 – Oct 21
Zone 4b	Feb 20	—	May 15	Aug 14 – Oct 23
Zone 5a	Feb 21	—	May 9	Aug 1 – Oct 24
Zone 5b	Feb 14	—	May 2	Jul 25 – Oct 24
Zone 6a	Feb 6	—	Apr 17	Jul 3 – Oct 16
Zone 6b	Jan 30	—	Apr 10	Jun 26 – Oct 16
Zone 7a	Jan 21	—	Apr 1	Jun 10 – Oct 14
Zone 7b	Jan 14	—	Mar 25	Jun 3 – Oct 14
Zone 8a	Jan 11	—	Mar 8	May 17 – Oct 4
Zone 8b	Dec 31	—	Feb 25	May 6 – Oct 7
Zone 9a	Dec 16	—	Jan 27	Apr 7 – Sep 22
Zone 9b	Nov 30	—	Jan 11	Mar 22 – Sep 20
Zone 10a	Nov 20	—	Dec 4	Feb 12 – Aug 27
Zone 10b	Nov 20	—	Nov 27	Feb 5 – Sep 3

Why are some columns showing "—"?

Direct Sow shows "—" because Daylily benefits from being started indoors first, then transplanted after the last frost.

How to Plant Daylily

Planting Depth

24"

Between Plants

30"

Between Rows

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Low — drought tolerant

Drought tolerant — water only when soil is dry 2" deep.

🧪 Soil pH

6 – 7

Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil — ideal for most garden beds.

🗺️ Hardiness Zones

Zone 3a – 10b

📅 Days to Maturity

60–90 days

Quick-growing crop. Multiple plantings per season are possible.

👪 Plant Family

Asphodelaceae

Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Asphodelaceae family crops grew last year.

Succession Planting Daylily

Daylily matures in just 60–90 days, making it ideal for succession planting. In a typical 180-day growing season, you can get up to 3 successive plantings by sowing every 6.9 weeks.

Your actual succession count depends on your local frost dates. Enter your ZIP code to get personalized succession planting dates for your area.

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Growing Tips for Daylily

Daylilies are most commonly propagated by division rather than seed; cultivar seeds do not come true. Transplant bare-root or potted divisions in early spring or fall, setting crowns no more than 1 inch below soil level. If starting from seed (species types only), start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Established plants are extremely drought-tolerant; moderate water during bloom period improves flower quality. Divide crowded clumps every 3–5 years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor. In warm zones (8+), some cultivars are evergreen; in cold zones, foliage dies back each fall. Year 2+ plants bloom most heavily — first-year transplants may produce limited flowers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to grow Daylily?

Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) takes 60 to 90 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.

What zones can Daylily grow in?

Daylily can be grown in USDA zones 3a through 10b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.

How much sun does Daylily need?

Growing Daylily requires Full Sun (6-8+ hours), Low — drought tolerant, and soil pH of 6 to 7.