Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are daylilies high maintenance?
A: Modern daylilies are a descendant of an ancient Far Eastern
wildflower. They live more than one season and as
such are labeled as perennials. They are relatively easy
maintenance. With good soil, regular moderate care & feeding, in
6-8 hours of sunlight, they will grow and bloom well in a home
garden for many years.
No plant is truly low or no maintenance. Consider running away from anyone who says theirs is. With a good spring "start up routine" and one again in fall to set the plants for winter, few plants can give you the long season of terrific blooms that daylilies can give with new blooms each morning. See our Daylily Growing Tips for more on how to have this great perennial put on a show in your garden.
Q: Where do I get good daylilies?
A: First, do your homework and read up on daylilies - especially
from your area. Good daylilies are available in many ways these days.
---Visiting a local grower is one of the
best and most satisfactory ways to obtain good daylilies. Visit during bloom season and select the actual plants you wish
to purchase. Depending on the garden, they may dig your
selected cultivar right then and you take it home to your garden.
The plants rarely miss a beat when replanted so quickly. And you
have a close source for growing information and questions.
--- Often a neighbor or friend who has daylilies will share to help
get you started. But be warned, collecting these lovely blooms
can be habit forming & fun.
---Local plant club sales are another way to obtain good daylilies and information.
Visit a plant sale of a local daylily club or a Regional meeting.
These plants can be sold potted or bare rooted and are often from
the local area so you have some assurance they should thrive in your
garden.
---Many daylily growers have a retail site on the World Wide Web.
Look for a grower in your area to be assured your selection is
better suited to your climate conditions. And no, plants do
not adapt except over many generations so invest in proven
cultivars.
---Local reputable garden centers and nurseries may be a source of
good basic daylilies and soil amendments. Ask lots of questions and
be gentle, for they have lots of plants to learn and sell while we
focus on just one - our favorite.