Hemerocallis 'Irish Elf'

Irish Elf Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Irish Elf’ is a compact, early-blooming perennial valued for its bright yellow flowers and tidy size. Narrow, arching green leaves form a neat, low clump in spring, followed by abundant, small golden-yellow blooms in early to mid-summer, with each flower lasting a day but produced over an extended period. Its dwarf habit makes it especially useful for edging and smaller spaces.

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


Bright yellow flowers for early color



Compact size ideal for edging



Reliable and easy to grow



Excellent for borders, massing, and containers




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

12-18''

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes