Daylily is the common name of the species, hybrids, and cultivars of the genus Hemerocallis. They were once considered part of the Liliaceae family of true lilies, but that is no longer the case. Most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, possibly replaced by another one on the same stem the next day. Daylilies are originally native from Europe to China, Korea, and Japan. They are now popular worldwide with over 60,000 registered cultivars resulting from the work of continuous hybridization by enthusiasts.
Monday, July 5, 2010
In My Garden: Daylilies
Daylily is the common name of the species, hybrids, and cultivars of the genus Hemerocallis. They were once considered part of the Liliaceae family of true lilies, but that is no longer the case. Most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, possibly replaced by another one on the same stem the next day. Daylilies are originally native from Europe to China, Korea, and Japan. They are now popular worldwide with over 60,000 registered cultivars resulting from the work of continuous hybridization by enthusiasts.
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