Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Hemerocallis spp.
Asparagaceae · flowers
Pelargonium × hortorum
Geraniaceae · flowers
Daylily (Zones 3-10)
Geranium (Zones 9-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 9–10
| Feature | Daylily | Geranium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerocallis spp. | Pelargonium × hortorum |
| Family | Asparagaceae | Geraniaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Adaptable | Well-drained |
| Height | 3' | 1' 6" |
| Spread | 2' | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink | Red, Pink, White, Salmon |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Fast |
| Native Region | East Asia | South Africa |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Daylily
Geranium
Daylily
Geranium
Choose Daylily if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–10.
Choose Geranium if you don't mind medium maintenance, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 9–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 9–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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