Daylily
Daylily is a flower in the Asphodelaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tuberous root (not currently in seed catalog). Bloom season: Early to late summer. Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds. Flower meaning: Motherhood, coquetry.
The Daylily (Hemerocallis) is one of North America's most popular and carefree perennials, with thousands of cultivars. Each flower lasts a single day, but each scape produces many blooms over weeks. Grown from divisions; thrives in zones 3-9.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Hemerocallis spp.|Hardiness zones: 3-9|Propagation: division (tuberous roots)|Sun needs: Full sun to part shade|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 1-4 feet|Spacing: 18 inches|Bloom season: Early to late summer
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Care & troubleshooting
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