Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'
Custard Candy Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 1-2 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Creamy yellow with a dark purple eye zone and a green throat
- Foliage color
- Green, narrow, strap-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer with occasional reblooming
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy' is a delightful daylily known for its creamy yellow petals, which are beautifully accented by a deep burgundy eye and a soft green throat. The flowers' rounded, overlapping petals give it a full, lush appearance, while the contrasting colors create a warm, inviting display. Originally developed by careful hybridization, 'Custard Candy' captures a classic daylily look with a unique twist, making it a lovely addition to summer borders and perennial beds.
Blooming in early to mid-summer, 'Custard Candy' produces a generous show of blossoms that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its cheerful colors and reliable bloom cycle make it an excellent choice for cottage gardens, mixed plantings, or as a focal point in sunny spots. With its elegant blend of soft hues and bold accents, this daylily brings a touch of sophistication and charm to seasonal plantings, providing beauty and interest throughout the peak of summer.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. 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.
