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There are two types of Daylilies, Species and Hybrids.  Species consist of about a dozen varieties and are not grown in most gardens.  Hybrids are the more common and newer cultivars registering over 40,000 varieties.  They are sub-classified as Dormant (leaves die back in winter), Evergreen (foliage is green throughout the year) and Semi-evergreen (varieties that are temperature controlled, dormant in cold climates and evergreen in warm ones).

Daylilies grow best in a well-drained, but moist, rich friable soil, cultivated to a depth of 12-18 inches.  They require 6-7 hours of sun per day.  In hot climates, the darker color varieties are best planted where they receive morning sun and afternoon shade.  In cold climates, Daylilies should be planted only in the Spring while In warm climates, you can also plant them in the fall as long as they are in the ground 6 weeks before the first night frost comes along.

If you are planning to leave the Daylilies in the same place for years to come, plant them 2-3 feet apart.  If you are creating a mass planting and for immediate display of color, plant them 18" apart.  If Mulch around the Daylilies will help hold much needed moisture and improve the soil structure over time.  Apply a high potash fertilizer when sprouts emerge every 3 weeks until the buds appear.  Be sure to water during severe drought and dead head the flowers late in the evening before they become a sticky mess.  Once it has finished blooming, cut it off at ground level and decaying dormant leaves should be removed.

Sooner or later (about every 3-5 years), most Daylilies need dividing to maintain vitality.  Dig the clump out of the ground and rest it on a hard surface.  Take two forks back to back and put them in the middle of the clump.  Then, slowly pull the handles together, thus separating the clump into two smaller ones.  Repeat this if necessary.  Plant the smaller clumps back right away, and, if you want to, plant them in the same hole, making sure to add some compost to the soil. 

The lower growing varieties can successfully be grown in pots or containers...be sure to water well when doing this and enjoy the flowers & foliage on your patio or deck for months!

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