Hemerocallis 'Punch Yellow' is a bold eye catching daylily that delivers bright golden yellow blooms with a deep red punch center. Its sturdy stems and grassy foliage provide a clean backdrop for the striking bicolor flowers that emerge in early to midsummer. As with many modern cultivars it thrives with minimal care and fits beautifully into sunny borders, mass plantings, or as a colorful accent along paths.
Height & Spread: 20 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Adaptable; grows best in fertile, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; water in dry spells for best performance
Deer Resistance: Occasionally browsed but recovers quickly and is typically left alone
Native Status
Hemerocallis 'Punch Yellow' is a cultivated hybrid derived from Asian daylily species. It is not native to North America but is widely adapted to landscape use across many regions.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts nectar seeking butterflies such as Painted Lady and Red Admiral during its vibrant summer bloom.
Bees
- Visited frequently by honeybees and native bumblebees for pollen and nectar resources.
Beneficial Insects
- Hoverflies and tiny parasitic wasps forage among blooms, helping to maintain ecological balance in the garden.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Allow 18 - 24 in spacing to accommodate foliage spread and promote air circulation.
Landscape Placement:
- Use in perennial borders, along walkways, or in groupings where strong color contrast is desired. Blends well with ornamental grasses and midheight companions.
Companion Plants
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Deep purple spires provide upright contrast to the rounded yellow flowers of 'Punch Yellow'.
- Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' - Bold pink purple coneflowers pair well with yellow daylilies for pollinator friendly color.
- Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine' - Flat yellow umbels complement the golden tones and echo the plant’s tidy form.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Threadleaf texture and golden blooms offer seasonal continuity with the daylily’s vibrant palette.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' - Silvery foliage and strong vertical bloom structure contrast beautifully with 'Punch Yellow'.