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Growing: Daylilies |
| By Ellen Brown |
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| Botanical Name: | Hemerocallis |
| Life Cycle: | perennial |
| Planting Time: | spring or fall |
| Height: | dwarf types 18" to 24", standard 2' to 6' |
| Exposure: | full sun or light shade |
| Soil: | average to rich, moist, well-drained soil; will tolerate drought and poor soil conditions |
| Hardiness: | zones 3 to 9 |
| Bloom Time: | bloom time varies depending on variety |
| Flower: | every color with the exception of true blue; showy, trumpet shaped flowers |
| Foliage: | green; long grass-like leaves |
| Propagation: | division |
| Suggested Use: | beds, borders, edging, mass plantings, foundations plantings, containers, and groundcovers for slopes |
| Growing Hints: | Daylilies are one of the hardiest and easiest perennials to grow. Although the flowers are only open for one day, each plants produces lots of buds and many varieties bloom continuously over the entire season. It's a good idea to start with nursery plants that are blooming to ensure you're getting the color and structure you prefer. Plants are hardy enough to transplant while flowering. Once established, divide in the spring or fall every 4-6 years. When plants start to produce less flowers, it's time to divide them. |
| Interesting Facts: | Daylily flowers are edible. Use them to add color and flavor to stir-fry , salads and soups (they have a taste resembling green beans). Pick flowers only from plants you are sure have not been sprayed with insecticide. |
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