Daylily

daylily in bloom
Name: Daylily
Height: 1-2′; Flower stalks from 2-4′
Width/Spread: 1-2′
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous: D
Seasonal Interest: Early Summer
Color/Feature: Pink, purple, red, peach, apricot and all shades in between. Petals may be ruffled, twirled or flecked with eye-catching
glitter called “diamond dust.”
EarthKindTM Rating: 7
Maintenance: Remove the entire stem once the flowers have finished. Daylilies should be divided every three to five years. Division is best done in early spring or in the fall after the plants are
dormant.
Botanical Name

& Comments:

Hemerocallis spp.
Plant bulbs in fall. Can be used as groundcovers if planted on tight centers.

 

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