Daylily
Hemerocallis varieties
Plant Form: Perennial herb
Water Use: Low, moderate
Mature Size: 2-3 ft. tall x 1-3 ft. wide
Exposure: Full sun, part shade
Bloom Time: Spring (March – May), Summer (June – August)
Native to: Asia
Hardiness: Cold hardy to -20°F
Daylilies are one of the most adaptable flowering plants in the world, with over 80,000 varieties, and more being developed every year. Sometimes discounted because they are so common world-wide, they have good reason to be embraced by so many gardeners. Besides their beauty, Daylilies are cold hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, low maintenance, and happy in almost any soil, providing dependable color and lush foliage in even the hottest, driest summers. Their thick, tuberous roots not only sustain them through drought, they also provide excellent erosion control by holding soil in place, even on steep slopes. Use a mix of varieties to extend the bloom season. These versatile plants work well in shrub borders, pots, perennial beds, on slopes, as groundcovers, and in butterfly and hummingbird gardens.
