Even though daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) technically aren’t lilies, they resemble lilies in the shape of their flowers. Keep in mind, however, that references to “daylily bulbs” are incorrect, since ...
Daylilies are one of the most diverse and colorful perennials you can add to your garden. Daylilies are easy to grow and they’re everywhere: the neighbor’s backyard, city hall and even in the ditch.
DENVER — I plant a lot of plants in containers. I like to enjoy them on my patio and demonstrate what's possible for people who garden on their decks, balconies and patios. I've been planting a ton of ...
Question. I have tried several times to grow daylilies, a northern favorite of mine but they slowly decline. Is there a secret to growing them in Central Florida? Answer. One grower mentioned he ...
When I was growing up in Virginia, the roadsides in summer were lined with orange daylilies. These are sometimes called “ditch lilies,” an unfortunate moniker for these tirelessly cheerful flowers ...
Last weekend proved to be an excellent opportunity for Southeast Texas gardeners to enjoy time outdoors, hopefully completing garden tasks before summer’s arrival. As with most gardeners, my time is ...
As most of you know, I’m a Texas transplant and moved to Southeast Texas as an adult! Growing up in little North Alabama town, I don’t have too many plant-related memories, but the remaining are vivid ...
Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County’s Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens daylilies have been blooming since early July. The blooms have been colorful and plentiful, such a welcoming site. A ...
Divide daylilies every three to five years to prevent overcrowding, which can lead to fewer blooms and increased disease risk. The best time to split them is early spring or after blooming ends in ...
Question: We have recently started planting daylilies, and as the name suggests, the blooms only last a day. How long do the plants keep producing new buds and when can they be divided? Answer: ...
Daylilies have three types of foliage habit. Dormant daylilies lose their foliage completely during the winter. New foliage appears in the spring. Evergreen daylilies retain their foliage throughout ...
If you grow daylilies, sharpen your garden shears this fall because there's a satisfying checklist of snipping to do. Invest some time doing some heavy-handed pruning once summer has wound down, and ...