Daylily Hemerocallis (hem-ur-oh-Kal-is) Meaning in Greek "beauty for a day" differ from Lilium that grows from a bulb (Easter Lily, Star-Gazer). The roots of a daylily are fibrous. Each blossom lasts only one day. It's buds form on a leafless stem called a Scape, rising well above the leaves. Those of the true lily bloom on the same stem as the foliage. 

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Description Terms

Re: Rebloom 

Dip:  Diploids have one set of chromosomes.

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Tet:  Tetraploids have two sets of chromosomes, and are in most cases larger than Dips.

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Dor: Dormant foliage in winter.

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Sev: Semievergreen foliage.

Evr: Evergreen year round, less hardy in the northern climates.

Ext: Extended blooming period of more than 16 hours.

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Frag: Fragrant flowers, as determined by breeder.

E: Early bloom time

M: Middle bloom time

L: Late bloom time

Daylilies need little care. Here are some tips that will keep them looking great!

Sun: Daylilies love sun! The more sun, the more blooms. Daylilies can grow in any light condition.

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Water: Daylilies will tolerate very dry conditions, however, a good watering will produce a higher bud count.

Soil: Daylilies will grow in almost any soil. Soil should be friable and humus rich with a balanced PH.

Mulching: Be sure not to bury the crowns of the plants with mulch. The crowns need to breathe.

Deadheading: If you pinch off the spent blooms it will not only make your daylilies neater in appearance, it will stop your daylilies from going to seed.

Daylily Care