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Daylilies come by their name because each blossom lasts for one day. In Latin, Hemerocallis translates to "beautiful for a day." Though few varieties repeat bloom, it is still useful to deadhead, as the energy can go into the plant rather than to producing seed.
Daylilies require full to partial sun and do best with a fair amount of moisture, though they can survive in drier areas. When the plants begin to look shabby, they can be cut back to encourage new growth. Sometimes daylilies revert. Since the blooms do only last a day, if in the evening all open blooms are removed, by morning there will be all fresh blooms. This is a particularly useful tip when preparing for a gathering in the garden. Daylilies are easily propagated by division, though a lot of people do like to harvest and plant seeds to try for attractive new plants. |
Hemerocallis ‘Big Apple’
hardy in zones 4-10 June-August bloom |
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Hemerocallis 'Best Seller'
hardy in zones 3-10 June-July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Cranberry Baby’
hardy in zones 3-9 June-July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’
hardy in zones 4-10 June-October bloom Repeat blooming. |
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Hemerocallis ‘Hearts Afire’
hardy in zones 5-10 June-July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Highland Lord’
hardy in zones 4-10 June-July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Jambalaya’
hardy in zones 3-9 June-August bloom One of my best blooming daylilies. |
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Hemerocallis ‘Lavender Bonanza’
hardy in zones 4-10 June-August bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Mykonos’
hardy in zones 5-10 June-July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Pandora’s Box’
hardy in zones 5-10 June-July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Royal Viking’
hardy in zones 4-10 June-July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Ruth Griffin’
hardy in zones 3-9 July-August bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Peony Display’
hardy in zones 3-9 July-August bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Tee Tiny’
hardy in zones 3-9 July bloom |
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Hemerocallis ‘Stella D’Oro’
a.k.a. ‘Stella De Oro’ hardy in zones 3-9 May-November bloom Repeat blooming, though overused in my opinion; what I refer to as a "parking lot plant." |
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Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’
hardy in zones 4-10 June-July bloom |
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Updated March 24, 2022.