Our daylilies (Hemerocallis sp.) are providing a lot of color right now. We have many varieties at the Arboretum ensuring a long period of blooms. Some started blooming in May and some repeat bloomers will continue through the summer. They are a great perennial flower for this area. According to the American Hemerocallis Society the daylily is the perfect perennial because it is:
•Available in a rainbow of colors and a variety of shapes and sizes.
•Able to survive with very little care in a wide range of climates.
•Suitable for all types of landscapes.
•Drought tolerant when necessary, with relatively few pest and disease problems in most gardens.
•Adaptable to various soil and light conditions.
•Known to bloom from late spring until autumn
The Society's webpage, Daylilies, has extensive information on this great perennial.
