Botanical Name: Hemerocallis species
Common Name: Daylily Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping plant with soft, arching, grassy leaves and lily-like flowers held high above foliage Height to 3' Spread 3 to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness hardy; all zones Morphology: Leaves arching, soft, swordlike leaves to 3' long, 3/4" wide; folded at midrib; light to medium green Flowers large lily-like flowers to 6" across; colors from yellow to orange to red, peach salmon; blooms throughout warm season Fruit some varieties have large, fleshy capsules Propagation: division, seed, runners (some varieties) Usage: borders, mass plantings, in beds or on banks; good in rock gardens, near pools, garden streams; very versatile and useful perennial Landscape Care: Watering likes regular water, especially during bloom Fertilizing balanced in spring and summer Pruning dead-head and remove dead leaves routinely during season Pests/Diseases aphids briefly during new growth Special Conditions/Other some varieties are completely deciduous Origin: Asia Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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