Hemerocallis Happy Returns'

Daylilly Happy Returns'

Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ is a compact, reblooming perennial valued for its bright lemon-yellow flowers and long bloom season. Narrow, arching green leaves form a neat clump in spring, followed by abundant, small to medium clear yellow blooms beginning in early summer and continuing intermittently into fall, with each flower lasting a day but produced continuously over time. Its dependable repeat bloom and tidy size make it a favorite for edging and mass plantings.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 18–24 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: Compact, arching, clump-forming
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; highly adaptable
Water: Moderate; tolerant of drought once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Lemon-yellow flowers with repeat bloom



Compact size for edging and containers



Long flowering season



Ideal for massing and small spaces




Care
Very low-maintenance. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadhead to encourage reblooming. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Divide every few years to maintain vigor and increase plantings.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes