Episode 34: Daylilies

Why do these stalwarts of the perennial garden get such a bad rap?

the true metre : We palpate pretty “ meh ” about daylilies . However , there is no abnegate that they are tough , downhearted - care plants that have adorable large blooms . They are also comparatively disease - gratis and can grow in a myriad of stead . But for some reason they never seem to make our heart skip a beat when we ’re shop at the glasshouse . Perhaps it ’s because sure cultivars ( we ’re talking to you , ‘ Stella Doro ’ and ‘ Happy Returns ’ ) have been so overused in commercial-grade landscapes that they ruined it for the whole genus . In this episode , we put our preconceived notions aside and delve deeply into daylilies , unwrap several cultivar that not only are beautiful but are worthy of a smudge in your borderline .

Expert testimony : Nikki Schmith , Past President of the American Daylily Society

Steve is partial to red daylilies with a touch modality of yellow , and for that reason‘Baja’(Hemerocallis ‘ Baja ’ , Zones 3–9 ) is at the top of his list . The blossom sizing is fairly telling , too , at nearly 6 inches across .

Although‘Blueberry Breakfast’(Hemerocallis‘Blueberry Breakfast ’ , Zones 3–9 ) is n’t a on-key blue sky , it is best describe as a “ slate - lavender ” hue in catalogue . It tops out at 22 column inch tall and blanket , so be sure to give it some room to shine .

Daylily flowers come in a surprising raiment of configuration as well as colors . Several of Danielle and Steve ’s favorites have spiderlike blooms , including‘Lady Fingers’(Hemerocallis‘Lady finger’s breadth ’ , Zones 3–9 ) , a name that seems to refer to the long yellowish biscuit , not human work force .

Confused about which of the one thousand of variety to try ? Danielle recommends trying‘Try It’(Hemerocallis‘Try It ’ , Zones 3–9 ) , perhaps the best name / choice for a hesitating gardener .

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