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Daylilies
A Perennial Pleasure

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are not bulbs. They are herbaceous perennials that should be started from well-formed vigorous plants. The first season should produce one to three bloom stems with 10-20 flowers on each stem. If left undisturbed, the clump will increase in size and give many more bloom stems with more flowers to the stem. After three to five years, the clumps should be divided.

Daylilies will grow in the hottest sun or partial shade. We do not recommend them in locations where they get less than 6 hours of sun. In planting daylilies, simply spread the roots out flat or over a small mound in the bottom of the hole, cover them with one inch or so of soil, then water thoroughly and frequently. Daylilies may be planted as far apart as desired, but no closer than 12 inches. If a border or a closed bed is desired, then 12-16 inches is a good spacing to use.

Anytime is the best time to plant daylilies, provided you get them in the ground a month or six weeks before your severe freezes. If winters are severe, plant evergreens only in the spring or summer, so that they can become well established before winter. Cut off winter damaged foliage in the spring before new growth begins. Dormant daylilies are not recommended for tropical climates like southern Florida. Evergreen daylilies are excellent for southern climates.