When to Plant Daylily in Carroll County, OH
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.
Carroll County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 30 and the first fall frost is October 15, giving you a growing season of approximately 168 days.
At an elevation of 1,145 feet, Carroll County receives approximately 35 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Daylily during the growing season.
Carroll County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Daylily Planting Timeline — Carroll County, OH
Daylily Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 26 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 7 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Bloom | July 23 | Jul 23 – Nov 12 |
Plant 1" deep · 24" apart · Rows 30" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | — |
| May | Transplant Outdoors |
| June | — |
| July | Bloom |
| August | Bloom |
| September | Bloom |
| October | Bloom |
| November | Bloom |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Low — drought tolerant
📅 Days to Maturity
60–90 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 6b
📆 Growing Season
168 days in Carroll County
Growing Tips for Carroll County
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
When should I plant Daylily in Carroll County, OH?
Carroll County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 30. Plan your Daylily planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Carroll County, OH?
Carroll County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 30 and first fall frost is October 15.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Carroll County (Zone 6b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.