Citrina Daylily

Citrina Daylily (Hemerocallis citrina)

Citrina Daylily (Hemerocallis citrina), also known as the Lemon Daylily, is a graceful and fragrant perennial known for its tall, arching habit and lemon-yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms. Blooming in the evening and lasting into the night, this daylily adds unique interest and beauty to sunny gardens.

Distinctive Features

Citrina produces abundant, delicate lemon-yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. Its narrow, arching foliage provides elegant texture, and its tall flower stems add vertical interest to garden beds. The evening bloom habit makes this variety particularly unique.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
• Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9, adaptable to various climates.

Ideal Uses

• Perennial Borders: Adds height and fragrance.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a soft, luminous floral display.
• Containers: Ideal for patios and sunny spaces.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Low Maintenance Care

Citrina Daylily is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial requiring minimal attention.

• Watering: Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates dry spells once established.
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Resistant to common pests and diseases.

Why Choose Citrina?

This fragrant, graceful daylily provides unique evening blooms and lasting garden interest.

• Lemon-Yellow Trumpet Blooms: Soft and fragrant.
• Evening Bloomer: Adds unique beauty to evening gardens.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
• Drought-Tolerant: Excellent for low-water landscapes.

For a distinctive, easy-care perennial with sweet-scented blooms, Citrina Daylily (Hemerocallis citrina) is an exceptional choice.