Photo of Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella' flower by Jane Unger

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Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella'

Also Known As

  • Elfin Stella Daylily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, border plant, container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, mass-planting, repeat-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clear yellow self with green throat

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

If this flower was on a standard sized Daylily than the time of day to it you would not give but when it is reduced to Elfin Status than criminy it's cute! Plus the flowers are a much better size for including in stir fries.

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Elfin Stella'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 24"

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  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 25"-28"

Width: 29"-35"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 10"-14"

Width: 10"-14"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3b-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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