Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Corky'
Corky Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Yellow with a slight bronze hue
- Foliage color
- Green, slender, grass-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers and trim back foliage after bloom season
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Corky' features delicate, slender petals in a warm golden-yellow shade, each bloom accented by a soft brown midrib that adds a touch of contrast and charm. This graceful daylily is noted for its refined, airy appearance, with smaller blossoms that lend a light, natural elegance to the garden. Bred as a reliable summer bloomer, 'Corky' is appreciated for its understated beauty and unique form, setting it apart from larger, more vibrant daylilies.
Blooming from early to mid-summer, 'Corky' brings a gentle display of color to perennial borders and wildflower-inspired plantings, where its subtle beauty pairs well with other meadow plants. The cultivar's delicate flowers attract pollinators, enhancing the garden's ecological value while adding a soft, golden glow. Ideal for naturalistic designs, 'Corky' introduces a timeless charm that is well-suited for mixed beds, cottage gardens, or any landscape needing a touch of lightness.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
