White Daylily

Daylilies make arching clumps of strap-shaped foliage with upright stems bearing trumpet-shaped flowers in succession. Individual blooms last one day, but buds follow along each stem; Hemerocallis cultivars vary in color, size and bloom timing, making them useful in a mixed planting that carries interest across the season. ## Landscape Use Use the foliage as a low, grassy mass at the front or middle of a sunny border, along a slope, or in larger drifts. Combine it with grasses and perennials whose flowering periods overlap or follow the daylily display. The genus contains a wide range of flower shapes and colors, so coordinate neighboring plants with the exact selection’s own nursery description. ## Growing Conditions Daylilies grow in full sun to partial shade and prefer fertile, well-drained soil with organic matter. Keep soil reasonably moist during spring and summer, while avoiding waterlogging. Established clumps cope with dry spells, though flowering can lessen. Many cultivars flower through a succession of buds, and timing differs from one selection to another. Deer often browse daylilies. The [North Carolina Extension profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hemerocallis/common-name/day-lilies/) and [RHS growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/hemerocallis/growing-guide) describe the broader genus. ## Maintenance Deadhead faded blooms as they finish and divide crowded clumps every few years to maintain strong growth. Spring or fall is a suitable time to divide. Water new plants while they establish; established clumps need additional water mainly during prolonged dry weather.