Hemerocallis

Hemerocallis - Day Lily

Hemerocallis is a half winter green perennial with striking flowers in many colours. The flowers of Hemerocallis are edible and look nice in salads. The flowers only bloom for a single day, but there are many buds on the stem which ensures flowers for weeks on end. Hemerocallis is a good plant for in the border, as a solitary plant or in groups. The small flowering species are also good in a prairie garden. Good partners for Hemerocallis are Phlox, Delphinium, Geranium, Monarda and tall ornamental grasses. Hemerocallis is a plant for in the half shade or sun in good garden soil which does not dry out. Some fertiliser in spring does the plant good. The last few years has seen a lot of new varieties of Hemerocallis come to market, especially from America. These include some beautiful new additions but also some which it seems will not be long lived.