Growing Daylilies – A Must Have in the Garden
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Patti @Hearth and Vine
(IC: blogger)
Growing daylilies is a must for any flower garden and there are several reasons why. These fine gems are perennials, and who doesn’t love a plant that comes back faithfully every year. They are extremely hardy. Even with the extreme cold we had here in Pennsylvania the last couple of years, the daylilies remain unfazed. And they are known to grow from zone 4 – 9 which covers a lot of territory. They are also drought tolerant and capable of thriving in less than ideal soil conditions.
You’ve probably notice this daylily below which can be found just about everywhere especially in commercial areas and homes with formal designs. It’s a landscapers go-to plant, a daylily called Stella De Oro. People like it because it’s very compact, growing 12 inches tall and wide, producing a ton of flowers from May through July, usually in a lemon yellow or one more golden.
At the same time, the vivid orange blooms above can be found growing on the road side all over the place. Commonly known as the Ditch Lily, Hemerocallis fulva, is quite invasive and considered to be a weed by some. However many plant them on hillsides because they are great for erosion control.
The hybrids that you buy in nurseries are not invasive. They come in a wide variety of colors from near white to wine red and a number of shapes and forms.
Many are varied in color, with a darker middle sections.
Some have ruffled, twisted or curved edges. They come in singles, doubles and spider forms. Such a diverse plant. It’s no wonder that many avid gardeners aspire to grow daylilies for exhibitions.
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Published June 23rd, 2015 6:49 AM
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Patti @Hearth and Vine on Jun 23, 2015They are addicting.
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