Hemerocallis means "beauty for a day" and aptly describes
the bloom cycle of daylilies, since each daylily flower only lasts
one day. Due to multiple buds, at various stages of development on each daylily,
the bloom period usually lasts a couple weeks. The flowering peak
for most daylilies is mid-summer in Pennsylvania, so most daylily
shows are scheduled accordingly.
During a recent daylily show hosted
by the Pittsburgh Iris & Daylily Society at the Galleria in Mt.
Lebanon, we
photographed an array of award-winning daylilies entered in the
judging competition. With a wide range of flower colors, types and
sizes, daylilies offer something for every garden. Their hardiness
and vigor make them stalwarts in most home flower borders.
Grower's Tip: Individual flowers can be snapped-off and placed in a
small vase indoors to enjoy for an evening.
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