Orange Daylily
Hemerocallis fulva
Last reviewed: August 2026
Orange Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul
Native alternatives to Orange Daylily
Orange Daylily is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Find rebates in your areaA vigorous clumping perennial with arching strap leaves and orange trumpet flowers in early summer, each lasting a single day. It spreads by thick tuberous roots and can crowd out neighbors, so it is best given its own bed or a contained space.
In an HOA neighborhood
Orange Daylily is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation bed, border.
- Spreads by tuberous roots and can crowd neighboring plants.
Wildlife value
Grown as an ornamental. Non-native plants support far fewer local insects than a native of similar size, so treat this as garden interest rather than habitat.
Common questions
- How much sun does Orange Daylily need?
- Orange Daylily grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Orange Daylily bloom?
- Orange Daylily blooms in June and July.
- Is Orange Daylily toxic to dogs?
- Orange Daylily is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Orange Daylily toxic to cats?
- Yes. Orange Daylily is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Orange Daylily HOA-friendly?
- Orange Daylily is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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