It is to introduce seed selection and main points of cultivation technology for new Hemerocallis ‘jin yan’. We selected some quality resources from 300 types of domestic and foreign seed, carried out the seed resistance experiment. From comparison of parent strain and filial generation in agronomic traits, ornamental traits, and stress resistance, we obtained special traits of Hemerocallis ‘jin yan’. Flower diameter of ‘jin yan’ is larger than parent strain; seed stalk is higher than parent strain; it inherited evergreen feature of parent strain; the flower color is brighter than parent strain; the flowering stage is about 45 days, and it has reflowering phenomenon; in winter, it keeps evergreen; it is high in stress resistance, and suitable for planting in Yangtze River Delta region. The new Hemerocallis ‘jin yan’ has high afforestation and promotional value in Yangtze River Delta region.