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Stella Supreme Daylily: Lemon Yellow Rebloom for Lavender Edges
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Stella Supreme daylily takes the compact, hard-working habit of the classic Stella de Oro and swaps the gold for clear lemon yellow. Its triangular flowers, about 3 inches across with rounded petal tips and a small green-yellow throat, rise on 14-inch scapes above arching green leaves.
The lighter yellow is softer next to purple than a deep gold, which makes it an easy, friendly edging for a lavender bed.
Stella Supreme at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Hemerocallis 'Stella Supreme' |
| Flowers | Lemon yellow, triangular, about 3 inches |
| Size | Scapes about 14 inches; foliage clump about 10 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts late June, peaks mid-July, reblooms through late summer |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 3 to 9 |
| Light | Full sun to light part shade |
| Deer | Susceptible |
Lemon yellow next to lavender
Pale yellow and lavender purple are a gentle, cottage-style combination. Where gold makes a bold statement, lemon yellow brightens without shouting, and it holds up well beside white or pink lavenders too.
Stella Supreme starts a little later than Stella de Oro, so planting the two together stretches the opening act. Lead with Stella de Oro in mid-June, let Supreme pick up the peak in mid-July, and both carry on with reblooms after the lavender harvest. At about 14 inches, it stays low enough to frame lavender spikes rather than compete with them. Leave a hand's width of open ground between the daylily clumps and the lavender crowns for airflow.
A note on scent: the listing mentions a citrus fragrance, though it is grown mainly for color. Think of any scent as a bonus.
Planting and care
- Light: six or more hours of sun gives the best bloom.
- Soil: average and well drained. It copes with heat, clay and dry spells once established, but soggy soil leads to crown rot.
- Rebloom: snap off spent flowers and pull finished scapes to keep new buds coming.
- First winter: cut back foliage after a hard frost and mulch new plantings. After that, it is hardy in Michigan within its zone range.
- Every few years: divide crowded clumps to keep them flowering well.
Each flower lasts a single day, often 16 hours or more, so the show depends on a steady line of buds. In wet, humid summers, blooms may spot after rain and leaf streak is more common; the plant shrugs it off once the weather dries.
Format
Stella Supreme is offered as a dormant bare root plant, the classic way to plant daylilies. See the product page for current availability, or the Wholesale Hub for larger bare root orders.
Frequently asked questions
How is Stella Supreme different from Stella de Oro?
They are similar in size and use. Supreme has lighter, lemon yellow, triangular flowers and peaks a little later; Stella de Oro is gold and starts earlier.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. Its compact size suits containers. Use a pot with good drainage and water more often than you would in the ground.
Is it safe for pets?
All parts of daylilies are toxic to cats, so plant it where cats do not graze.
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