Description
The Stella de Oro features ruffled, trumpet-shaped flowers in a buttery gold hue, accompanied by a delicate fragrance, blooming consistently from spring until the first frost. These plants mature to heights of 1-2 feet and widths of 2-3 feet. They thrive in full sun, nutrient-rich soil, and require regular watering. Propagation through division is recommended every three to four years to promote abundant flowering. The blooms last a full 24 hours before dying, which is why they are known as “daylilies.” These flowers are appealing to butterflies and hummingbirds and are both heat and drought tolerant. They hardiness zones of the Stella de Oro daylily are 3 to 10.
In Alabama, plant Stella de Oro daylily in full sun to light afternoon shade with well-drained soil. Water deeply during establishment and extended droughts, remove spent flower stalks, and divide crowded clumps every few years. Its golden flowers repeat in flushes, especially with adequate moisture; bloom is not necessarily continuous through summer.
