perennial

Sunday Gloves Daylily

The Story

Plant Bio

Daylilies are rugged, adaptable perennials that endure for many years with little care. Their showy flowers typically last for only one day, but they bloom in succession over several weeks.

'Sunday Gloves' is a diploid daylily prized for its fragrant, ruffled, near-white to cream-colored flowers with a yellow-green throat. It is a reliable rebloomer, extending its flowering season significantly.

Uses & Benefits:

'Sunday Gloves' provides elegant, fragrant, near-white blooms that brighten the summer garden. Its reblooming nature ensures a long season of interest, and its grassy foliage provides texture even when not in flower.

Daylilies are excellent for erosion control on slopes and banks due to their dense, fibrous root systems. They are also effective, low-maintenance groundcovers for large areas, outcompeting many weeds once established.

The flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The dense foliage can provide shelter for small ground-dwelling insects and amphibians.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

26 inches

Width

24 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to moderate

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

Long-lived perennial

Native To

Garden origin

Toxicity

Non-toxic to humans, but toxic to cats

Bloom period

Mid-summer – Late summer

In flower about 2 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a location with at least six hours of direct sun.
Amend soil with compost to improve drainage and fertility.
Dig a hole slightly wider and deeper than the root mass.
Create a small mound in the hole and spread roots over it.
Position the crown no more than one inch below the soil surface.
Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.

Pro Tip

For maximum rebloom, deadhead spent flowers daily and provide consistent moisture throughout the season.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide consistent water during bloom season for best performance.
Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
Remove entire flower scapes after all buds have bloomed.
Mulch in spring to retain soil moisture.

Don't

Do not plant the crown too deep, which can inhibit flowering.
Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that promote foliage over flowers.
Don't allow weeds to compete for water and nutrients.
Avoid planting in waterlogged or poorly drained soil.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Deadhead
Divide
Fertilize
Mulch
Plant
Spring Cleanup

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Fragrant addition to perennial bordersReliable mass planting for summer colorElegant cottage garden specimen

Companion Plants

Echinacea purpurea Salvia nemorosa Nepeta faassenii Pennisetum alopecuroides Phlox paniculata

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Sunday Gloves Daylily questions

What zones can Sunday Gloves Daylily grow in?

Sunday Gloves Daylily is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Sunday Gloves Daylily deer resistant?

Yes — Sunday Gloves Daylily is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Sunday Gloves Daylily bloom?

Sunday Gloves Daylily typically blooms in mid-summer through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Sunday Gloves Daylily need full sun?

Sunday Gloves Daylily does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Sunday Gloves Daylily drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Sunday Gloves Daylily handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.