Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Malja'
Malja Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 1-2 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Peach-yellow
- Foliage color
- Variegated green and white, slender, grass-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms and trim foliage after blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Malja' is a captivating daylily with creamy peach petals that feature soft yellow undertones, creating a warm and inviting appearance. The blooms are enhanced by a subtle ruffled edge, adding a delicate texture to each flower. Known for its refined coloration and reliable blooming, 'Malja' is a beloved choice for gardeners seeking elegance and gentle color contrasts in their daylily collections.
Blooming in mid-summer, 'Malja' produces an abundance of flowers that bring a soothing palette to borders, beds, and mixed plantings. Its peach and yellow hues blend harmoniously with other perennials, making it a versatile addition to many garden styles. With its delicate color combination and graceful form, 'Malja' brings a serene beauty to the landscape, offering a peaceful presence in any seasonal display.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas
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.
