Common Name: Daylily
One of our best reblooming large-flowered daylilies
6", fragrant, butter yellow complete self with a tiny, green throat
Good branching; produces many flowers on the same scape
Blooms first in midsummer, then continues to rebloom all summer long
Tetraploid
Award: HM '01
Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot include: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone).
Daylilies are some of the easiest perennials to grow and are a good choice for any gardener, from the beginner to the professional. These are tough, adaptable plants that will grow in any soil, from normal to slightly wet to dry. Older varieties are able to bloom if planted in partial shade, but most of the newer introductions need full sun for best performance. Likewise, older varieties tend to spread more rapidly than the newer hybrids.
All varieties can be divided every 3-4 years by digging up the entire clump and dividing it into smaller pieces with a minimum of 3 eyes each. This can be done in either spring or fall. Plants should be deadheaded for cosmetic purposes, but in most cases this will not extend the bloom time.