Description
The daylily grows wild in East Asia. Its flowers are pale yellow or orange; other colours bred by growers have recently become available. In shape they resemble lily flowers. Each flower fades quickly, but new ones open at regular intervals, so the plant decorates the garden for a long time. The leaves are long and grassy, and even after flowering they keep the plant decorative. Daylily leaves stay a lush green from the moment they emerge in early spring. It grows up to 1 metre tall. A characteristic feature is that it grows in clumps. After a few years, once the plant has spread and rooted well, it is at its most charming.
It goes perfectly with other moisture-loving plants. It is suitable for planting by the edges of ponds and in garden groups, and is used to decorate borders. It is also grown as a cut flower.
Requirements
The daylily does not need fertile soil. The position should be sunny but can be lightly shaded.
Propagation
It is propagated by dividing the clumps.
Care
Many gardeners value the daylily because it is easy to care for, and its decorative appearance makes it stand out among other flowers. It is fairly easy to propagate. Care should be limited to watering and feeding. It should not be moved too often – only once it is firmly established will its flowers be at their finest and most abundant.