Daylily 'Big Smile'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
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
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Foliage
Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Pink
Pale Yellow
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
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Midseason (M)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Dormant (dor.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Bicolor
Edged/Picoteed
Degree to which the appearance is present
Award of Merit (or runner-up)
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Geyserville, California

Waterbury, Connecticut

Augusta, Georgia

Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Mchenry, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Lancaster, Kentucky

Owensboro, Kentucky

Hagerstown, Maryland

Brown City, Michigan

Hibbing, Minnesota

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Central Islip, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Monroe, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Freedom, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Readyville, Tennessee

Toone, Tennessee

Corsicana, Texas

Harker Heights, Texas

New Waverly, Texas

Smithfield, Virginia

Denmark, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Geyserville, CA | October 2007 | positive

Big Smile is an outstanding daylily! The color is gorgeous, the flower is huge and the plant habit is stellar! It blooms almost continuou...Read More

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2007 | neutral

Okay it did not start well but I am giving it a chance. Beautiful plant but too tender for my area unless started clump style not one bar...Read More

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Lancaster, KY | June 2006 | positive

What a gorgeous daylily this is! Stunning big flowers with such delicate pastel coloring. This is only the second year I have the pla...Read More

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North Scituate, RI (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | neutral

Bought "Big Smile" thru the Internet, and the plant sent was quite small. It didn't bloom at all this past summer, but I'm hoping for be...Read More

B
Martinez, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2003 | positive

Just acquired 2 fans summer 2003. Bloomed once. Now October, have had temperatures in 40s at night. Just discovered another bloom scape....Read More

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Melvindale, MI (Zone 5a) | July 2003 | positive

Very lovely, huge flower. Grows well in zone 5 in Michigan (U.S.)

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Central Islip, NY | July 2003 | positive

I purchased this daylily from Parks Seeds last year and this year I have two stalks of flower buds on it. They are a beautiful flower an...Read More

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