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Hemerocallis 'Little Miss Sunshine'

Also Known As

  • Little Miss Sunshine Daylily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hemerocallis 'Little Miss Sunshine' plant details

Hemerocallis 'Little Miss Sunshine' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'Little Miss Sunshine'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: dwarf, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'Little Miss Sunshine'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a very unusual daylily in that it keeps it foliage all winter long! This is an evergreen version of the much loved Stella d'Oro. This miniature keeps on producing its bright sunny-yellow flowers all summer long. Ideal for containers or massing where you want the color in summer but not the dreary look of the dormant perennial bed in winter. S/M
This dwarf daylily is a selection from Stella d’Oro, 12”tall by 18” wide, with narrow grassy foliage and masses of Bright yellow blooms summer into fall. It is more vigorous than its parent and a more profuse bloomer! Evergreen in mild climates…Full sun

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'Little Miss Sunshine' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'Little Miss Sunshine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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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
  • dry in summer
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