Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'
(Daylily)

Origin:  Hybridizer, Apps  (1986)
Family:  Hemerocalidaceae
Light:  Full sun/sun-part shade
Height:  1-1.5'
Spacing:  15-24'
Bloom:  Edible, 3" slightly fragrant, prolific, bright yellow, long blooming, rebloomer, on 18" long scape, single, early season
Foliage:  Semi-evergreen, basal, sword-like
Soil:  Well-drained, normal, clayey, sandy, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Borders, containers, mass planting, edges, mass plant
Propagation:  Rootball divisions (Fall/early Spring)

Comments:  Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' or Daylily 'Happy Returns' is a semi-evergreen perennial with a compact, medium growth habit.  It is an early season hybrid rebloomer by hybridizer Apps (1986).  From late Spring till frost, Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' produces 18" long scape of eye-catching slightly fragrant, prolific, bright yellow, single-petaled edible blossoms, lasting only for a day.  Daylily 'Happy Returns has semi-evergreen, sword-like, basal foliage.  It is easily propagated from rootball divisions.  It thrives best in well-drained, mildy acidic, neutral or mildly alkaline soil in a sunny to part shade environment.  Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns goes dormant in Winter.  Trim stems after flowering season is over. Divide in Fall or early Spring after a few years.  Mass plant Daylily 'Happy Returns' in borders or containers for a dramatic display.  It looks excellent as edging planats.  Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' brightens up the Summer landscape.  It is a terrific show stopper. 
Interestingly, Daylily 'Hapy Returns' is noted for Honorable Mention award. 

Image of Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' or Daylily

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