The word hemerocallis comes from the Greek words meaning "beauty for a day." And that is how long each flower lasts, although this is changing a bit with new varieties. Daylilies are available in nearly all colors (no blue), heights and flower types. It is now difficult to locate the species daylily, such as flava, fulva or middendorfii, even though they are excellent plants. If can you find them, plant them. You won’t be sorry.

It is the hybrids that clamor for our attention. What makes a good one? The superior daylily cultivar will boast a high bud count, well-branched stems, heavily-textured flowers and fragrance. These characteristics result in outstanding and long-lasting performance in the garden.

There are no secrets for successful cultivation. Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer and compost. We recommend deadheading daily for aesthetic reasons. After flowering is complete, cut back all flower stalks. If the foliage becomes shabby, feel free to trim it back, as it will grow back quickly.

A good rule-of-thumb for spacing: use the height as the approximate distance between plants. This works.

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