Hemerocallis 'Little Business'

Little Business Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Little Business’ is a compact perennial valued for its rich red blooms and long flowering period. Narrow, arching green leaves form a tidy clump in spring, followed by abundant, small to medium deep red flowers with a contrasting yellow throat in early to mid-summer, often with repeat blooming into late summer, with each flower lasting a day but produced continuously over time. Its compact size and strong color make it ideal 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


Deep red flowers with yellow throat



Compact size for borders and edging



Long bloom period, often reblooming



Ideal for massing and containers




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

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Highly Adaptable, Moist well-drained, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No