Succulents to Plant With Daylilies

Rosularia Platyphylla

• Plant low-growing succulents at the front of the daylily bed as an accent or edging. Give them enough space, as daylilies present dense foliage that blocks the sun, discouraging the growth of sedums and succulents directly below the leaves.

  Rosularia platyphylla presents thick, waxy leaves tipped with orange to burgundy tones. Tiny star-shaped white flowers appear in late summer. The plant forms a dense mat, filling in bare spots in the garden. The brilliant burgundy leaves add color and visual interest, complementing clumps of daylilies.

Sedum Autumn Joy

• Autumn Joy sedum grows in tall, thick clumps. The deep, blue-green leaves are topped with 4- to 6-inch flat clusters of bright pink flowers. Autumn Joy sedum is a hardy perennial that flourishes in United States hardiness zones 2 through 9. The flowers bloom in late summer. Autumn Joy, planted side by side with daylilies presents a colorful contrast of leaf tones and adds color to the flower bed as day lilies' blooms diminish. Autumn Joy sedum grows 3 to 4 feet tall.

Aeonium Arboreum

• Aeonium arboreum is dense perennial succulent that reaches heights of 3 to 4 feet. The brilliant green leaves are edged in red. The red accent edging is especially intense when the plant is located in full sun. The dramatic deep red tones of the leaves provide a striking contrast to the lighter green foliage of daylilies.

Lampranthus Aureus

• Ideal for the front of the daylily flower bed, Lampranthus aureus, native to South Africa, can be found in rock gardens and cottage flower beds around the world. The common succulent present brilliant orange, daisy-like flowers on tall, branching stems. Flower stems are 12 to 18 inches tall, thin and sturdy. They provide an interesting visual contrast with the sprawling leaves and flower stems of daylilies. Like daylilies, Lampranthus aureus requires an abundance of sun and well-drained soil.