Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior'

Joan Senior Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Joan Senior’ is a classic, award-winning perennial valued for its large, fragrant white blooms and elegant form. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, ruffled, creamy white flowers with a soft yellow throat in mid-summer, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its clean color and fragrance make it a standout in borders and moon gardens.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–30 in (to 30–36 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


Large, fragrant white flowers



Clean color brightens the landscape



Reliable mid-summer bloomer



Ideal for borders, massing, and moon gardens




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

24-30"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes