How to Choose a Daylily
Daylily grows well in every state and can tolerate sun and partial shade. The daylily is revered for its ability to thrive in most soils. However, it often is difficult to choose daylilies because there are so many variations, and you have to determine which variation will thrive in your geographic location in order to achieve success.
Things you will need:
- Internet access
- Look for daylilies that will grow in your geographic area. If you live in the south, select daylilies that do not require long period of cold temperature to grow. People who live in the north with harsh winters should avoid tender daylilies because they may not survive. Buying the right lily based on your geographic location increases the likelihood that your daylily will thrive for a long time.
- Choose popular daylilies when you shop. Normally, a popular daylily means the flower does perform well. Look at sites such as the American Hemerocallis Society (AHS). They have a popularity contest annually with results based on different daylilies for specific regions as well as provide other daylily information.
- Review websites that have popular daylilies sold by different growers. If you use this method to choose your daylilies, select daylilies based on growers in your geographic area. So, if you live in Florida, look for growers in Florida because they most likely will sell cultivars that do well in Florida.
- Ask your neighbors what type of daylilies they have growing in their garden. This way you know which type grows well in your area, and most gardeners will gladly provide you with the information you need. They may even give you a couple so you can plant in your own garden.
- Visit your local garden center, and talk to their garden expert. They also can provide information on daylilies, and make sure you find the right type for your garden.