Favorite Perennials: Daylilies

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

11 Apr 2008 10:55 AM

Whether you have a mild climate or a cold climate, the following perennial plants will do well for you, no matter what your region. Be sure to take a look at these plants the next time you are visiting your local nursery, garden center or home improvement store.

Daylilies

There are so many colors and varieties of daylilies, that you can be sure to find a few different kinds that will suite your taste. From bright yellows to bold magentas, these plants are keepers.

Daylilies are probably the first type of flower than I ever tried to cultivate. They are so hardy and easy to maintain. Once planted, they practically take care of themselves. Daylilies will grow in practically any type of soil, from clay to sand, and some have even been known to grow in standing water!

I planted my daylilies about 15 years ago in Connecticut. To this day, they still flower beautifully, I am told, despite being neglected to various degrees (one family actually mowed over the lilies and built a fire pit nearby).

The flowers on a daylilly will bloom any time from the middle of spring until the fall, depending on the type of plant and the condition. Usually, each flower will last a single day or night. Daylilies will grown in shady conditions, but they flower only when they are in partial shade to full sun.

For a popular daylilly, look for the hybrid known as "Stella d'Oro, which means "star of gold" in Italian (also the name of my family's favorite grocery store cookies). Stella d'Oro features deep yellow blooms. Daylilies have low water needs, so you won't spend a lot of time giving them a drink or worry about too much water consumption. They are very hardy for planting zones from 2 to 10.

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