Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Bold, eye-catching flowers are the hallmark of the Handwriting on the Wall Daylily. Large flowers are a peachy hue and feature a bold purple eye and a golden-yellow throat. The petals of this Hemerocallis have a gentle wave for added dimension. Long-blooming flowers emerge in July and continue to bloom throughout the growing season.
Daylilies are easy to maintain and perfect for adding a burst of color to beds or borders. The Handwriting on the Wall Daylily will create a stunning grouping and is an excellent container plant. The flowers have a lovely fragrance and attract pollinators.
Handwriting on the Wall Daylily Care
The Handwriting on the Wall Daylily prefers partial sunlight. A location with morning sun and afternoon shade is a good choice. The soil should be moist and well drained. This plant is not a heavy feeder and thrives with minimal care, but a layer of rich mulch will give the plant a boost in spring.
Daylilies are herbaceous perennials, and the greenery will fade after the first frost. Remove all spent growth in the fall or spring.
Handwriting on the Wall Daylily Spacing
The Handwriting on the Wall Daylily reaches 21 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Spread plants 18 to 24 inches apart to create a full planting.
Handwriting on the Wall Daylily Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Purple, Yellow
- Flower Description
- Pink, Purple, Yellow
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Semi-Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Handwriting on the Wall Daylily
- Botanical Name
- Hemerocallis 'Handwriting on the Wall'
- Brand
- Plants That Work
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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