Variegated Daylily 'Malja'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denison, Iowa

Trout, Louisiana

Osseo, Minnesota

Madison, Mississippi

Honeoye Falls, New York

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Plano, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Ogden, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Maple Grove, MN (Zone 4b) | May 2015 | positive

This isn't rated hardy in Minnesota, but I've had one for 10 years. It does not grow very quickly or bloom much, but I wanted the foliage...Read More

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Farr West, UT | April 2012 | positive

This is one of the best variegated grassy looking plants I have grown. I don't particularly like the flowers, as they detract in my opin...Read More

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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2009 | neutral

This plant produces the shortest scapes ever on a Daylily. The blooms literally sit down almost on top of the crown.

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Louisville, KY | January 2008 | negative

I have tried this plant three times. Brought this in spring 2005 by fall it was dead. Got another one to plant that fall it did not come ...Read More

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Warrenville, IL | January 2008 | neutral

I purchased this plant spring of 2007. Plant didn't grow at all, didn't flower. Seems to be dying, yet all the other daylilies there th...Read More

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New Woodstock, NY | July 2007 | positive

I purchased this plant summer of 2006. It has remained true to form and is doing pretty good in my garden... would do better if it wasn'...Read More

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(Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

The blooms are small, and it is quite similar to stella de oro, except for the variegation in the leaves.
Many people have mistook...Read More

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Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2006 | positive

Zone 8b, Southeast, TX
Daylily Golden Zebra (Hemerocalls Malja)

Height: 18 in and 2' wide

Foliage ...Read More

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