How to Grow and Care for Daylilies Introduction Few perennial plants are as rugged, widely adapted, or versatile as daylilies. And with around over 97,000 cultivars available, there's a size and flower color for every garden. About daylilies Plant breeders continue to expand the color palette available in daylilies, which now includes yellow, orange, red, white, and purple flowers.

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Varieties ... Plant care and collection of Daylilies at Garden.org, with informative growing guides and 232,625 images of 106,714 varieties listed. Daylilies are categorized in several different ways. Deciduous kinds go dormant in frosty weather, evergreens can tolerate frost and grow all winter in mild regions, and there is an intermediate group called semi-evergreen.

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The rule of thumb is to avoid deciduous daylilies south of zone 8 and avoid evergreens north of zone 7. Planting and Care Daylilies grow best in full sun, ideally 6 hours or more daily. However, in hot and dry climates, they benefit from some afternoon shade, as well as irrigation during bloom. Also, many of the deep reds and the paler shades hold their colors better in partial shade. The Top Recommended Varieties of Daylilies Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro') I consider Stella one of my garden workhorses.

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Early to emerge, the foliage covers spent bulbs well, blooms over a long period of time, blends well with other plants, and is generous with divisions. By Dorothy J. Pellett Whether single-colored or intricately patterned, daylilies (Hemerocallis) are practically unmatched for their adaptability and versatility in the garden. Their genetic heritage contains traits from species native to habitats ranging from bogs to rocky mountainsides. Now, thanks to the work of devoted breeders and the enthusiasm of passionate gardeners, choices include a ...