Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Stella d’Oro daylily is the most well-known and widely used daylily in history for good reason. Bright yellow star-shaped flowers appear on flower stalks from May through July or beyond. Like other daylilies, each flower on the plant lasts only one day. However, the bloom period of the cultivar is much longer than the typical daylily bloom period of just a few weeks. The lightly fragrant blooms are accented by attractive, clumping foliage.
This daylily is also exceptionally adaptable and thrives in even the toughest to grow spots. Group several plants together to form a mass planting or groundcover in sunny areas or use it as an edging plant or border. The Stella d’Oro stays more compact with less spreading than other daylilies, so it works as a specimen plant in mixed perennial gardens without threatening to overtake other plants. The Stella d’Oro even grows well in containers.
Stella d’Oro Daylily Care
The ideal sun for the Stella d’Oro is sun to partial shade. It tolerates and thrives in a range of soil types and under varied conditions but prefers a well-drained soil. Fertilize the plant regularly during the spring and while the plant is blooming to ensure the best summer performance. This daylily is drought tolerant but flowering will be best with consistent moisture. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the plant in the spring and aim for providing the plant with about an inch of water weekly via rainfall or irrigation.
Cut flower stalks back to ground level as flowers fade to promote further blooming. Once foliage dies back in fall, cut the plant back to just above the soil line.
Stella d’Oro Daylily Spacing
The Stella d’Oro Daylily grows twelve to eighteen inches tall with a clumping habit and a spread of twelve inches. For a mass planting, space plants twelve inches apart. Give plants more space if you are using them as individual specimens.
Stella d'Oro Daylily Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: May through July |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Erosion Control, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Stella d'Oro Daylily |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: HEMEROCALLIS `STELLA D`ORO` - YELLOW |
- SKU:
- 1231000912-pc
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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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.