Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ Flower (08/09/2012, Kew Gardens, London)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering period: Late spring to summer
Soil: Moist, well drained
Eventual Height: 30cm
Eventual Spread: 50cm
Hardiness: 3a – 9b
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ is a low growing, clump forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial. Its mid green leaves are strap shaped, arching and up to 30cm long. Its fragrant yellow flowers are trumpet shaped, with ruffled edges, are up to 7cm across and appear on naked stems above the leaves. Its flowers last for only one day, hence the common name.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’, commonly known as the Day Lilly, is a hybrid Hemerocallis, the specific parentage is not clear. It was created by Walter Jablonski, an Indian Hemerocallis breeder.
The etymological root of the binomial name Hemerocallis is derived from the Greek amera meaning ‘day’ and kellos meaning ‘beauty’.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ (08/09/2012, Kew Gardens, London)
The landscape architect may find Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ useful as a low growing ground cover and works well when planted en mass. This plant will tolerate atmospheric pollution. It may be used in bank stabilisation. Its is not attractive to rabbits or deers. It is drought tolerant once established.
Ecologically, Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ is attractive to butterflies.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ prefers moist, deep, fertile, well-drained soils. It tolerates most pH of soil.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ requires little maintenance. Large clumps may be divided in late autumn or spring.
