Zone 5 · Daylily
Planting Daylily in Zone 5
Hemerocallis
✅ Daylily thrives in zone 5 (hardy 3–10)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
June – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
24"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Daylily in zone 5
Plant transplants in spring or fall. Each bloom lasts one day, but plant produces many in succession. Nearly indestructible.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Daylily peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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