Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’, commonly known as Daylily, is a classic, long-blooming perennial known for its tall stature, fragrant lemon-yellow flowers, and exceptional garden performance. Blooming in midsummer, each flower lasts only one day, but multiple buds ensure weeks of color. This clump-forming cultivar reaches 3 to 4 feet tall, with strappy green foliage that forms a tidy base. Tough, adaptable, and low-maintenance, ‘Hyperion’ is perfect for perennial borders, mass plantings, and pollinator-friendly gardens—though it is not native to North America.

Why choose ‘Hyperion’ Daylily:

• Fragrant blooms: Lemon-yellow flowers offer height, color, and scent

• Long blooming: Blooms for several weeks in mid to late summer

• Easy to grow: Tolerates heat, drought, and a wide range of soil types

Cultivating tips:

• Sun exposure: Prefers full sun but tolerates part shade

• Soil needs: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most conditions

• Maintenance: Deadhead to promote more blooms; divide every few years

Designs for your garden:

• Pollinator beds: Attracts bees and butterflies during bloom season

• Cottage gardens: Offers structure and color among summer perennials

• Mass plantings: Excellent for filling borders and slopes with minimal care

Ecological considerations:

• Non-native cultivar: Offers pollinator value but limited wildlife benefit

• Best in mixed beds: Use with native perennials to increase ecological impact

• Highly durable: Ideal for tough sites and low-input gardens

Looking for native alternatives?

Rudbeckia triloba – Brown-Eyed Susan: A tall, long-blooming native with cheerful yellow flowers and dark centers that attract pollinators.
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower: A sturdy native perennial with bold purple blooms that support bees, butterflies, and birds.
Liatris spicata – Blazing Star: A vertical, clump-forming native with dense purple flower spikes that bloom in midsummer and draw in pollinators.