Name: | Daylily |
Height: | 1-2′; Flower stalks from 2-4′ |
Width/Spread: | 1-2′ |
Light: | Sun/Partial Shade |
Evergreen/Deciduous: | D |
Seasonal Interest: | Early Summer |
Color/Feature: | Pink, purple, red, peach, apricot and all shades in between. Petals may be ruffled, twirled or flecked with eye-catching glitter called “diamond dust.” |
EarthKindTM Rating: | 7 |
Maintenance: | Remove the entire stem once the flowers have finished. Daylilies should be divided every three to five years. Division is best done in early spring or in the fall after the plants are dormant. |
Botanical Name
& Comments: |
Hemerocallis spp. Plant bulbs in fall. Can be used as groundcovers if planted on tight centers. |
Learn about other water-wise perennials for Lubbock County, courtesy of Lubbock Master Gardeners Association.