Day lilies

Daylilies are supposedly a "foolproof" plant that any fool can grow, but I don't have much luck with them. Often mine have no flowers at all, just a big clump of healthy looking green foliage that collapses in late summer. Too much water? Too little sun?

Who knows?

If you are serious about growing them, here are some daylily FAQ's from the American Hermerocallis Association.

I think the old-fashioned varieties are tough as nails and good for naturalizing. In fact we've had a patch under the fig tree for over 30 years. They don't always bloom, but make a nice carpet of green mulch around the tree that no weed can invade.

For some reason, this year all our day lilies are really beautiful-- maybe they liked the cold winter and wet spring? I planted this dark red one under the plum tree many years ago, and pretty much forgot about it. I should move it to a better location, but then it will probably be another 10 years till it blooms again!