The flaming
blaze orange
of this "ditch" daylily is the quintessential daylily that no garden should be without.
The throat of her vibrant petals is scarved in a burgundy and yellow that seems to bleed into the clementine-colored petals.
Against the vivid spring-green leaves, the effect is stunning.
An early
bloomer,
this daylily will also perform nicely in semi-shade, though she will have more foliage than flowers.
If you seek a sunrise in your garden, you'll want to plant some of these native daylilies.
Things to Note
Among the absolute most hardy (thus the common name, "Ditch") daylilies, she will also survive
drought conditions
though her flowers will be stunted and fewer without regular watering.
This variety is
dormant
and remains without foliage for some period of time that is variable by growing region.
This was introduced into this country in the 1700s. Some consider it "native".
Gardener Tips
We love using
Blue Spruce Stonecrop,
with her lemon-yellow blossoms,
Coreopsis Nana,
with her sunny blooms, and 'Orange' as a trio together in a bed.
The
orange and yellow
tones create a canvas of warm, happy tones and the foliage textures are breathtaking.
Please read
about bare root plants
(especially the paragraph about bare root grasses) so you know what to expect.
General information about Hemerocallis (Daylily):
If you love lilies, you will adore our selection of daylilies!
Offering a look-alike blossom in such a range of colors and bloom times that you can actually achieve a full season of color from a single species of flower, our daylilies are among the hardiest and most prized.
Essentially, we’ve done the work for you, isolating the best options from pale yellow to dark golden hues and from mauves to pinks.
Basal,
blade-like foliage arches gracefully from the daylily creating a complete groundcover useful for
erosion control
on
slopes,
as specimen plants or background plantings.
Of course our selections are also reliable favorites tolerating a wide variety of soil conditions.
Varieties are listed below by color and include individual plant information such as
bloom color,
bloom characteristics,
height, bloom time and winter habit in zone.
A garden of daylilies looks like a summer tea party with orange and yellow china cups suspended amidst a tablecloth of green foliage.
Why are they so beloved?
Simply put, few garden perennials are easier to grow than daylilies.
They are tolerant of
poor soil,
salt,
high heat, and
drought,
but do bloom better with regular watering.
They’re also pest resistant.
Daylilies form a dense groundcover,
choking out weeds
in the process.
They attract
butterflies
and
hummingbirds,
and some are
fragrant.
Otherwise undemanding, daylilies will do best with at least six hours of sunlight and reasonably fertile soil.
They perform well in a wide range of well-drained soils; however, they will steal the show if you give them a deep, fertile loam.
Impervious to just about anything nature throws at them, you will still observe climatic conditions, seasonal weather variations, and general plant health all play a factor in a plant's ability to
re-bloom.
They are used for
borders and edging,
cut flowers, massing over large areas, in clumps as color accents, as backgrounds, and in containers.
Mixing early and late season bloomers in the same bed creates wave upon wave of color month after month.
Most people are familiar with the versatility and vivid fusion of color daylilies bring to gardens, but what you will find among our selections are the cream of the crop offering color and bloom-time variety in addition to reputations for excellent performance. You just can’t go wrong!
See all daylilies
Things to Note
Our daylilies are field grown
single-fan divisions
and have been in the ground at least two growing seasons, resulting in a large, hardy plant you will love.
After you have placed your order, the daylilies are freshly dug, any long tops are cut back, and the plants are packed in peat moss.
This ensures that the daylilies will quickly establish themselves in your garden while experiencing little transplant shock.
Keep in mind, most daylily plants shipped during summer will probably not bloom the same year.
Daylilies delivered in early spring will have just begun to break dormancy, thus will tend to have smaller, tenderer top growth, and most will develop flower buds the first year.
Some people ask about
daylily rust.
We assure you we have never had daylily rust at our nursery.
Some of our daylilies are described as "semi-evergreen", meaning that they retain at least some of their green foliage well into winter (shedding leaves in cold climates but not where winters are mild).
Interesting Facts
Daylilies are edible.
The young green leaves are edible raw or cooked. Older leaves become fibrous. Tubers are also edible raw or cooked with a savory, nutty flavor. Young tubers are best, though the central portion of older tubers is also good. Steam or boil the tubers as a potato substitute, or toss them raw onto a salad instead of croutons. The flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. The petals are thick and crunchy, making very pleasant eating raw, with a nice sweetness at the base because of the nectar. They taste somewhat like fresh peas. They can be fried for storage and used as a thickener in soups and stews, or used as a relish. Leaves and young shoots can be cooked and used as a substitute for asparagus or celery. Take small shoots, strip away the larger leaves, sauté in a little garlic and oil, add raw to salads, or simply steam and drench in butter for a nice, crunchy treat.
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10/09/2019 Update I am ecstatic with these plants. They came in superb health. They are in excellent condition, strong and hardy. I planted them immediately and can hardly wait for Spring 2020 to see them in bloom.
I highly recommend Classy Ground Covers... Read full review > |
09/29/2019 Update These were substantial plants - a very generous order - that were very carefully packed and arrived in great condition. They have just been planted (9/28/19) so no info yet on results but will update next summer. I have already made a repeat order.
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09/25/2019 Update I'm so happy with the daylilies Classy Groundcovers sent me. They were so robust that they began sending up fresh shoots just three days after I planted them.
There were two or three that seemed noticeably smaller than the others. This... Read full review > |
09/03/2019 Update Ordered 100 plants on Monday - plants arrived Thursday evening via UPS - Friday morning opened box, plants were wrapped in newspaper and peat, plants were moist and fresh. Plants have been in the ground about 10 days now and look real good... Read full review > |
07/22/2019 Update My bare root plants arrived as expected, and I promptly planted them as per the provided instructions. Everything appeared to be in order regarding the transaction.
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Daylilies will do best placed in a wide planting hole, preferably amended with
bone meal, rotted manure and some balanced fertilizer.
Spread out the roots and plant the crowns about 2 inches below the soil surface.
Water well after planting, and do not let them dry out until established.
Applying a balanced fertilizer in the spring as plants emerge will promote the amount and duration of blooming.
It is recommended that you remove old foliage in late winter for best spring results.
Be aware that daylilies will not thrive in poorly draining soil and will rot under soggy conditions.
Fertilizing your plants immediately after each bloom period will promote
re-blooming.
In
Zones 3 and 4,
mulch with 5-6 inches of well-draining mulch in winter.
Remember to remove mulch away from the crowns in spring.
General information that applies to all plants:
- Ground preparation, fertilization, pH
- Planting instructions
- Explanation and description of bare roots
- How to plant bare root plants
- If you cannot plant bare roots right away
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