Hemerocallis Bonanza

Bonanza Daylilly

Hemerocallis ‘Bonanza’ is a reliable perennial valued for its bright golden-yellow blooms accented by a bold red eye. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, medium-sized flowers in mid-summer featuring clear yellow petals highlighted by a contrasting deep red eye zone and yellow throat, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its strong color contrast makes it a standout in sunny borders.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 18–24 in (to 24–30 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: 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


Golden-yellow flowers with bold red eye



Strong color contrast for visual interest



Reliable mid-summer blooming



Ideal for borders, massing, and mixed plantings




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

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes