Hemerocallis 'New Falling Stars'

New Falling Satrs Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘New Falling Stars’ is a distinctive perennial valued for its unusual star-shaped flowers and graceful appearance. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, narrow-petaled, star-like blooms in mid-summer in soft creamy yellow tones with a light greenish throat, with each flower lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its unique flower form adds texture and interest to sunny plantings.

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


Unique star-shaped flowers



Soft yellow color for subtle contrast



Reliable mid-summer bloom



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

24-30"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Cream

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Groundcover, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No