Hemerocallis Stella De Oro #1

What if you could plant something once, ignore it, and still get bright, cheerful flowers from May all the way to frost?

If we had a dollar for every time we recommended the 'Stella de Oro', we could retire on a beach somewhere! But seriously, this is the "Gold Standard" of daylilies for a reason. While most daylilies give you a few weeks of color and then quit, 'Stella' is a rebloomer. That means she wakes up in late spring and keeps popping out fresh, golden-yellow flowers in waves all summer long. She’s compact, tough as nails, and frankly, makes you look like a better gardener. Work smarter, not harder; Right?

For our friends in King, Mount Airy, and Winston-Salem, you know the drill: red clay soil and humid summers. The 'Stella de Oro' doesn't mind either. You’ll often see these planted in gas station parking lots around the Triad—not because they’re "cheap," but because they are nearly indestructible. If they can survive a parking lot in July, they can definitely thrive in your garden.

Why We Recommend It:

• The Rebloomer: Unlike old-fashioned daylilies that bloom once and are done, 'Stella' is a rebloomer. She starts blooming in May and, with a little "deadheading" (snapping off the old blooms), she’ll keep going until the first frost hits the Piedmont.

• Clay Buster: Heavy clay? No problem. While she loves nice soil, she adapts incredibly well to our less-than-perfect local ground. Just get her established, and she’ll handle the rest.

• Morning Companion: The name Hemerocallis means "Day Beauty." Each flower lasts only one day -- opening with your morning coffee and fading by sunset -- but the plant produces so many buds that you should get a fresh show every single morning.

Best Used For:

• Edging along driveways or sidewalks (stays low and neat).

• Mass plantings to cover large banks or slopes.

• Container gardening on a sunny patio.

• Hot, dry areas between the sidewalk and the road.

The Specs:

• Growth Rate: Medium to Fast.

• Mature Size: Compact! 12–18 inches tall and wide.

• Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade (Flowers best in full sun).

• Soil: Very adaptable; thrives in well-drained soil but tolerates clay.

Ready for color that lasts? Learn more at the NC State Extension Plant Toolbox, or come see us at Mitchell's. We’ve got plenty of 'Stellas' ready to go -- just ask any of us to point you toward them"