Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Hemerocallis spp.
Asparagaceae · flowers
Rosa spp.
Rosaceae · flowers
Daylily (Zones 3-10)
Rose (Zones 3-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–10
| Feature | Daylily | Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerocallis spp. | Rosa spp. |
| Family | Asparagaceae | Rosaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Adaptable | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 3' | 6' |
| Spread | 2' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink | Red, Pink, White, Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | East Asia | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Maintenance | Low | High |
Daylily
Rose
Daylily
Rose
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 Rose if you don't mind high maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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