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Stella de Oro Daylily

Golden Yellow Blooms
Repeat Flowering Color
Compact Clumping Habit

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Stella de Oro Daylily

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Stella de Oro Daylily

Stella de Oro Daylily is a compact reblooming perennial loved for golden-yellow flowers, grassy green foliage, and long-lasting garden color. Its tidy clumping form works beautifully in sunny borders, walkway edging, containers, cottage gardens, slopes, and mass plantings.

Why choose Stella de Oro Daylily?

Choose Stella de Oro Daylily for reliable repeat-blooming color in a durable, easy-to-place perennial. This popular daylily stays compact while producing cheerful golden flowers over attractive arching foliage. It is especially useful along paths, at the front of borders, around patios, or planted in groups for a bright ribbon of seasonal color. Established clumps can flower heavily through the summer season with good sunlight, steady moisture, and simple cleanup.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’
Common Name: Stella de Oro Daylily
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Habit: Compact, clumping perennial with arching foliage and upright flower stems

Stella de Oro Daylily Additional Information

Stella de Oro Daylily produces golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers above tidy green foliage, typically beginning in early summer and continuing with repeat blooms into later summer or early fall under favorable conditions. Like other daylilies, each individual flower lasts about one day, but mature plants produce many buds for an extended seasonal display.

This herbaceous perennial dies back after frost and returns from the crown in spring. Its grassy foliage forms a neat mound that stays useful before and after bloom, making it a strong choice for edging, containers, small-space plantings, slopes, and mixed perennial beds. Remove spent flower stalks for a cleaner look and to support continued blooming. Mature clumps can be divided in spring or fall when they become crowded or when additional plants are desired.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Stella de Oro Daylily in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Set the crown near soil level, spread roots naturally, backfill firmly, and water well after planting.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, sunny beds or container plantings.

3. Mulching: Apply a light layer of mulch around the plant to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Keep mulch slightly away from the crown so new shoots emerge cleanly.

4. Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks after bloom for a tidy appearance and to encourage repeat flowering. Cut back old foliage in late fall or early spring before fresh new growth begins.

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FAQs

How large does Stella de Oro Daylily get?
Stella de Oro Daylily typically grows about 10–12 inches tall in foliage, with flower stems rising slightly higher. Established clumps gradually widen over time in favorable garden conditions.
When does Stella de Oro Daylily bloom?
Stella de Oro Daylily usually begins blooming in early summer and can rebloom into late summer or early fall with good sunlight, moisture, and removal of spent flower stalks.
Where should I plant Stella de Oro Daylily?
Plant it in sunny borders, walkway edges, containers, cottage gardens, slopes, or mass plantings. It performs best in well-drained soil with enough room for each clump to mature.
Should Stella de Oro Daylily be divided?
Yes. Divide mature clumps in spring or fall when they become crowded or produce fewer flowers. Division refreshes the plant and creates additional clumps for the garden.

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Flowering
Full Sun
Thrives

Mature Height	1' - 3'
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'
Bloom Time	Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Asphodelaceae
Flower Color	Yellow/Orange
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#1 Container, #2 Container

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Growing Zones 3-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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