Sustainable Gardening: Daylilies (Hemerocallis)

  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are perennials which thrive in most USDA zones, including ours (zones 9A & 9B). The plants are hardy and can manage SETX blistering summers and require only slight maintenance once established (image courtesy: onlyfoods.net).
    Daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are perennials which thrive in most USDA zones, including ours (zones 9A & 9B). The plants are hardy and can manage SETX blistering summers and require only slight maintenance once established (image courtesy: onlyfoods.net).
  • Pictured are bare root daylilies. Bare root shipments are most common to reduce delivery time and shipping costs. Daylily fronds and roots are often trimmed evenly, 2 to 3-inches above and below the crown. Always soak daylilies before planting (Image courtesy: gardengatemagazine.com).
    Pictured are bare root daylilies. Bare root shipments are most common to reduce delivery time and shipping costs. Daylily fronds and roots are often trimmed evenly, 2 to 3-inches above and below the crown. Always soak daylilies before planting (Image courtesy: gardengatemagazine.com).
As most of you know, I’m a Texas transplant and moved to SETX as an adult! Growing up in little North Alabama town (Boaz), I don’t have too many plant-related memories, but the remaining are vivid, such as witnessing roadside daylilies burst into bloom. For several weeks George-Johnson Rd. hosted thousands of vibrant, orange blooms that provided a riot of color…spectacular! Many of you may…

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