Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' is a cheerful daylily known for its soft yellow blooms and exceptional repeat flowering. With reliable performance and minimal care requirements it is a favorite for borders and mass plantings.
Height & Spread: 15 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall with consistent reblooming
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well drained, fertile conditions
Watering Needs: Moderate; more frequent watering during dry spells encourages blooms
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This cultivar is a hybrid developed from species originating in Asia, commonly used in ornamental landscapes across temperate zones.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Draws in small butterflies with its open blooms and extended flowering season.
Bees
- Visually attractive to bees which forage for pollen and nectar, especially on warm sunny mornings.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally attracts hummingbirds that investigate its soft yellow flowers while foraging.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to create a dense, flowering clump without crowding neighboring plants.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for edging pathways, perennial borders, or container groupings where continual color is desired.
Companion Plants
- Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Fine textured foliage and yellow daisy like blooms pair well with the soft tones of daylilies.
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Bold purple blooms contrast with yellow daylilies while attracting pollinators all summer.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Offers fragrance and a silvery contrast to the vibrant green daylily foliage.
- Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Deep violet spires create a strong color accent and attract beneficial insects.
- Geranium 'Rozanne' (Hardy Geranium) - Adds long blooming blue tones and ground hugging form around taller daylilies.