Daylily - Hemerocallis

Forty years ago an entry on the rather ordinary daylily would have merited only a short description, but since that time the rust-colored tawny, the yellow-lemon lily, and the common early orange daylily have been hybridized into thousands of gorgeous flowers that deserve a prominent place in every garden.  Fortunately, most of the qualities of old-time daylilies, including vigor, hardiness dependability and ease of culture and propagation, have not been greatly diminished.  At present, they are probably the perennial most planted in American gardens.  The daylily has been described as the perfect flower because it grows so easily, multiplies well, is easy to care for, and is not susceptible to insects or diseases.  The lily like shape fits well in a formal garden, yet is natural enough to plant along paths, fences and foundations.  For the more practical gardener, the buds and blossoms are delicious stir-fried, and the roots can be peeled and cooked or sliced into salads.  How's that for an all-around plant!

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Common Name:  'Daylily'
Scientific Name : Hemerocallis  'Black-Eyed Stella'

An All-American landscaper performer, 'Black Eyed Stella' is a daylily no garden should be without. Its color, prodigious flower production, incredibly long bloom period, extreme hardiness to heat and cold make this a great selection. Like its genetic ancestor, 'Stella d'Oro', 'Black Eyed Stella' starts to bloom early and just doesn't stop until the cold of Autumn is upon us. 3.5" diameter golden flowers with dark mahogany eye zones perch above the foliage and produce a galvanizing effect in the garden. Perfect for groupings and mass plantings, 'Black Eyed Stella' has earned its All-American honors.

Matures 14-22" tall x 24-30" wide.       Hardy to Zone 4.    

Common Name:  'Daylily'
Scientific Name : Hemerocallis  'Chicago Apache'

Big beefy plants and a dependable, late season bloom make this selection worth a second look. Clean, deep-green, strap-like foliage forms a sizable yet tidy mass in the landscape that gives rise to the multiple flower stalks that ride above the foliage and opens from late June into August displaying big, 5" diameter, bright, crimson-red flowers with green throats. 'Chicago Apache' is disease resistant and drought resistant along with its ability to put on an outstanding flower show.

Matures 24-30" tall x 18-24" wide.              May well prove to be hardy in Zone 2.    

Common Name:  'Daylily'
Scientific Name : Hemerocallis  'Happy Returns'

An outstanding selection bred by Dr. Darrel Apps, one of only a small handful of truly ever-blooming Daylilies available to gardeners in northern regions. This dwarf variety has medium-sized (3") blooms in a lovely soft-yellow shade that blends with anything. Flowering continues constantly from May to frost. Blooms are tucked neatly into the compact foliage.

Matures 18" tall x 18-24" wide.               Hardy to Zone 3.    

Common Name:  'Daylily'
Scientific Name : Hemerocallis  'Ice Carnival'

A lovely midseason selection, 'Ice Carnival' features fragrant, lemon ice blooms with lime green throats and a slightly ruffled texture.

Matures 28" tall x 30-36" wide.               Hardy to Zone 3.    

Common Name:  'Daylily'
Scientific Name : Hemerocallis  'Little Grapette'

‘Little Grapette’, has very fragrant lightly ruffled, purple petals with a small yellow throat and a flower size of 2". With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 12" and a plant spread of 24-36". 'Little Grapette’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color. It prefers a full sun area that is well-drained. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). Considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Matures 12" tall x 124-36" wide.          Hardy to Zone 3.    

Common Name:  'Daylily'
Scientific Name : Hemerocallis  'Summer Valentine'

A true color break through, you'll be delighted by this 2008 All American Winner in the landscape category for its stunning color and incredible will to grow and bloom in the landscape. Medium green, strap-line foliage emerges to form a tight mound that gives rise to flower stalks that rise evenly, just above the foliage. Buds open in early summer proudly showing off a 4-5" diameter bi-colored flowers of lush pink with a stunning magenta eye and a picotee petal edging, a dramatic show of bloom that will keep you transfixed well into August! Use 'Summer Valentine' alone in any partial to full sun garden with good drainage for a neat, dynamic specimen or group en masse for a superb show that will really stop traffic!

Matures 22-28" tall x 24-32" wide.             Hardy to Zone 5.    

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