- Water use: Low to moderate; requires more regular
watering when
flower buds are present. Water stress may cause flower buds to abort.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade for pastel
colors.
- Size: 12" to 3-4' tall, depending on cultivar;
spread
can equal
height.
- Plant habit: Clumping, fan-shaped, herbaceous
perennial; evergreen
or deciduous, depending on cultivar.
- Season of bloom: Summer; most cultivars bloom for a
few weeks each
summer, some repeat blooming after a brief rest.
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- Culture: Grows best in rich, well-drained soils;
doesn't require
much fertilization.
- Maintenance: Old flowers of some cultivars may not
drop cleanly;
may be necessary to remove dead flowers for maximum appearance. Old
flower
stalks may be removed after blooming or left until spring. Old leaves
and
flower stalks may be removed in spring. To maintain peak appearance,
divide
the clumps when they become crowded and stop blooming well; in our
gardens,
the daylilies seem to need dividing about every 8-10 years.
- Pests/Diseases: Relatively insect- and
disease-free. Some years,
thrips can cause some petal distortion and color streaking.
- Other: Each flower lasts about a day. Some
cultivars
are faintly
fragrant. Gardeners in cold areas should select deciduous (not
evergreen)
cultivars to ensure hardiness. Flower buds are edible.
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- Cultivars: We have had success with many cultivars,
including these:
- 'Butterpat'
- 'Corky'
- 'Happy Returns'
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