Happy Returns Daylily

Happy Returns Daylily

June 10, 2026
Adams Fairacre Farms

‘Happy Returns’ is one summer guest you’ll be glad to see over and over. Its clear yellow blooms are among the first daylilies to open each season, and as one of the best rebloomers around, it keeps sending up fresh flowers on and off all summer. A light fragrance is a bonus you don’t get with every daylily. ‘Happy Returns’ is a dormant variety, so it performs best in zones with a sustained cold period over winter. Perfect for the front of the border or in a container, anywhere you want some bright color.

Hardiness Zone
Zones 3-8

Water Needs
Average

Sun Needs
Full sun, Partial sun

Soil Needs
Moist, well-drained

Appearance and Characteristics

Category
Perennial

Flower Color
Yellow shades

Foliage Color
Green shades

Blooming Time
May thru September

Height
18-24Inches

Spread
18-24 Inches

Plant Uses & Characteristics
Tolerates dry soil
Compact form
Attracts butterflies
Attracts hummingbirds
Drought tolerant

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