Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Dahlia pinnata
Asteraceae · flowers
Hemerocallis spp.
Asparagaceae · flowers
Dahlia (Zones 8-11)
Daylily (Zones 3-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–10
| Feature | Dahlia | Daylily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dahlia pinnata | Hemerocallis spp. |
| Family | Asteraceae | Asparagaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Adaptable |
| Height | 5' | 3' |
| Spread | 2' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Summer-Fall | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Mixed | Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Fast |
| Native Region | Mexico, Central America | East Asia |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Dahlia
Daylily
Dahlia
Daylily
Choose Dahlia if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 8–11.
Choose Daylily if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 8–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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